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F98 LVJ

1989 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

318,641 mi
Last recorded318,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 LVJ
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 318,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 308,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 295,983 miles

slight play in both king pins

Fail 20 Apr 2018 295,937 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s body panel hanging off (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users o/s wheel arche hanging off (6.1.B.1b)

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted load valve bushes worn (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure rear junction box hanging off (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from tail pipe (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in both king pins

Pass 6 Jul 2017 290,383 miles

flywheel cover loose

slight kingpin play

Pass 29 Jun 2016 285,017 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 284,929 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/f wheel stiff to turn (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 284,867 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs have uneven wear.

Front Brake pad deteriorating. Due to heat.

Front Brakes binding on.

Front Top marker lights, lenses missing.

Nearside Front Top marker light not operating.

Offside Rear Mud guard fouling on tyre.

Rear Brakes binding on.

Rear brake shoes close to limit.

Rear top marker lights not operating.

Water tank not secure.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 279,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 272,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 271,602 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 268,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 268,282 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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F98 LVJ is a 1989 Mercedes 814D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F98 LVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F98 LVJ is a 1989 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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