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H837 GLD

1991 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

392,004 mi
Last recorded392,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 GLD
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 392,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to body

n/s/f tyre has cut on inside wall but no cords or ply showing

o/s/f step has corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2013 391,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to body

n/s/f tyre has cut on inside wall but no cords or ply showing

o/s/f step has corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2011 388,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 383,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 380,923 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 380,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 370,363 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 370,363 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 357,598 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 357,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 352,674 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 352,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H837 GLD is a 1991 Mercedes 814D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H837 GLD, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H837 GLD registered?

H837 GLD is a 1991 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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