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J118 JMR

1992 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

334,385 mi
Last recorded334,385 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 JMR
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 334,385 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose body panel loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside step corroded but outside area

Offside Front step corroded and holed but outside the prescribed area

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

all of rear box sections corroded but outside the area

most of front corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2019 334,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

most of front corroding

Nearside Body component slightly loose body panel loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside step corroded but outside area

Offside Front step corroded and holed but outside the prescribed area

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

all of rear box sections corroded but outside the area

Fail 29 Oct 2014 301,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to bulk head

corrosion to nsf door step aera and wheel arch

corrosion to osf door step aera and wheel arch

exhaust slight blow at joint

load aera in rear for go kart and equipment

nsf inner upper wheel arch corroded and holed

osf inner upper wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 29 Oct 2014 301,606 miles

corrosion to bulk head

corrosion to nsf door step aera and wheel arch

corrosion to osf door step aera and wheel arch

exhaust slight blow at joint

load aera in rear for go kart and equipment

nsf inner upper wheel arch corroded and holed

osf inner upper wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 3 Aug 2013 295,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 294,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 292,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 289,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f inner wing corroded(not structural)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 289,987 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f inner wing corroded(not structural)

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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J118 JMR is a 1992 Mercedes 814D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J118 JMR, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J118 JMR is a 1992 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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