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H176 BCU

1990 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

124,628 mi
Last recorded124,628 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 BCU
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 124,628 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 124,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 122,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrossion under front bonnett needs attention

wipers parking needs attention

Fail 2 Jul 2009 122,386 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 121,983 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE AND UNDER BONNET

SHOCK ABSORBERS ON LIMITS OF WEAR

SUSPENSION SPRING BUSHS ON LIMITS OF DETERIATION

WIPER BLADES PARKING POSITION REQUIRES ATTENTION

BATTERYS UNDER SEAT INSECURE AND TO TALL (TOUCH SEAT METAL BASE CAUSING A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD) CUSTOMER HAS MAP BOOK SQUEEZED BETWEEN THEM

Pass 17 Jan 2008 116,507 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 116,504 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 109,125 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 109,125 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H176 BCU is a 1990 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 H176 BCU, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H176 BCU is a 1990 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 13 September 1990.

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