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J400 UNO

1997 Mercedes 814

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

328,775 mi
Last recorded328,775 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814179,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 UNO
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 328,775 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 328,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 327,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering & suspension boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2023 325,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering & suspension boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2022 325,213 miles

suspension and steering components slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 319,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 314,568 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 314,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 307,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 300,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 294,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 289,483 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 284,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 270,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 263,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

passenger seat removed due to no seat belts fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 257,758 miles

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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J400 UNO is a 1997 Mercedes 814 in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 179,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J400 UNO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J400 UNO registered?

J400 UNO is a 1997 Mercedes 814, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is J400 UNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 UNO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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