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F46 SBF

1989 Mercedes 814

Cream Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,086 mi
Last recorded125,086 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 814382,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 SBF
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 125,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 122,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 122,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

drivers seat loose on seat mounting

offside rear indicator only working on one bank of rear lights

Pass 18 Jul 2007 116,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 107,420 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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F46 SBF is a 1989 Mercedes 814 in Cream with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 382,944 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 F46 SBF, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F46 SBF registered?

F46 SBF is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F46 SBF safe to buy?

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