MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
771,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear slight brake imbalance
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight imbalance front brakes
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear number plate cracked
slight air leak around rear chamber area
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate cracked
slight air leak around rear chamber area
Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Upper Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.
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F553 KUF is a 1989 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 F553 KUF, 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 F553 KUF registered?
F553 KUF is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 13 February 1989.
Is F553 KUF safe to buy?
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