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F379 GSO

1988 Mercedes 814

Purple Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,235 mi
Last recorded167,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 814333,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 GSO
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 167,235 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 167,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 166,920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 166,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 166,175 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 159,264 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 157,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,203 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 143,203 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 123,197 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 111,834 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 111,834 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 89,496 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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