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F678 PRX

1989 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

589,552 mi
Last recorded589,552 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 814382,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 PRX
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2021 589,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 589,063 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush light perishing on bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 579,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 577,820 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber dust covers damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2016 576,835 miles

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2016 576,831 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 571,868 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2014 567,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 565,689 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 565,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 562,635 miles

offside front steering ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside rear floor of cab corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2011 559,806 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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F678 PRX is a 1989 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F678 PRX, 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 F678 PRX registered?

F678 PRX is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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