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E890 BAR

1987 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,658 mi
Last recorded148,658 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 814209,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE890 BAR
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 148,658 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2007 148,067 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 148,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 147,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 146,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 146,077 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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E890 BAR is a 1987 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 209,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E890 BAR, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E890 BAR registered?

E890 BAR is a 1987 Mercedes 814, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is E890 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E890 BAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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