MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
579,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
slight play king pin
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside additional marker lamps not working
Offside Front king pin slight lift/play
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slightly obscured by bracket (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside additional marker lamps not working
Offside Front king pin slight lift/play
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slightly obscured by bracket (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general underbody corrosion
Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in front steering arm ball joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside side marker inoperative
Slight corrosion on near side front
Slight play in near side front king pin
Slight play in offside rear drop link
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
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G955 CLV is a 1989 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 G955 CLV, 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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G955 CLV is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G955 CLV safe to buy?
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