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G955 CLV

1989 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

579,503 mi
Last recorded579,503 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 814382,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 CLV
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 579,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 579,497 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 579,497 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 579,485 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 579,487 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2018 579,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 579,483 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 579,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in front steering arm ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2014 578,717 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 578,007 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 573,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 564,365 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 564,028 miles

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?

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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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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What year was G955 CLV registered?

G955 CLV is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G955 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G955 CLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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