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DK04 AFV

2004 Mercedes 614D

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes 614D76,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 AFV
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 106,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 106,046 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 103,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 103,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 99,041 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BROKEN LENS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,858 miles

Both OSR tyre treads low

NSR inner tyre tread low

Fail 29 Sep 2021 97,858 miles

Both OSR tyre treads low

NSR inner tyre tread low

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,491 miles

1 seat fitted at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake cylinder gaiters split

park brake warning inop

Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV to n/s/r brake (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction black tape (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1 seat fitted at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake cylinder gaiters split

park brake warning inop

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,872 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,915 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 81,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 67,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 57,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 27 May 2008 47,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 24,368 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
14,552
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Brake hose bulging under pressure 14
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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DK04 AFV is a 2004 Mercedes 614D in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 76,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK04 AFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 614D typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes 614D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK04 AFV registered?

DK04 AFV is a 2004 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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