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F553 KUF

1989 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

771,626 mi
Last recorded771,626 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 814382,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 KUF
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 771,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 770,070 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 770,070 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 764,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 756,149 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 756,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 750,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 747,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 744,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 740,844 miles

Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 737,004 miles

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.

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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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.

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