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E692 REX

1988 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

440,682 mi
Last recorded440,682 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 814333,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 REX
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 440,682 miles

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

o/s/r body mount has corrosion

rear body crossmember has corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2009 440,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r body mount has corrosion

rear body crossmember has corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 439,862 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 439,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 438,902 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion in both sides of cab floor

Fail 17 Aug 2007 438,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion in both sides of cab floor

Pass 2 Aug 2006 436,624 miles

Front brake imbalance on limit. Strongly advise further investigation.

Nearside front suspension spring rear bush worn.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing. Advise replacement.

Power steering pipes corroding. Advise replacement.

Rear brakes effort slightly low. Advise further investigation.

Various areas and components on underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,960
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Statutory seat belt missing 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
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E692 REX is a 1988 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 333,288 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 814 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E692 REX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E692 REX registered?

E692 REX is a 1988 Mercedes 814, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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