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D2 WLF

1989 Mercedes 814D

Beige Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

244,415 mi
Last recorded244,415 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 WLF
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 244,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 241,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 238,123 miles

ALL STEERING BALL JOINT RUBBERS GETTING PERISHED...

Pass 8 Jul 2016 237,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 235,275 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 231,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 230,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S STEP ROTTEN

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 230,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S STEP ROTTEN

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 230,939 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2006 230,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2006 230,918 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

steering box, slight leak

towbar only fixed with two pins

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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D2 WLF is a 1989 Mercedes 814D in Beige with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D2 WLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D2 WLF is a 1989 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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