MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F379 GSO is a 1988 Mercedes 814 in Purple with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 F379 GSO, 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 F379 GSO registered?
F379 GSO is a 1988 Mercedes 814, first registered on 5 September 1988.
Is F379 GSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for F379 GSO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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