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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()
cuts in n/s and o/s front tyre tread faces close to cords
general advanced corrosion to , n/s and o/s scuttle panels,n/s front bulkhead/inner wing,o/s front wing,o/s lower cab door,n/s and o/s body lower upright sections,rear body x member.
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)
Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab floor near drivers seat mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front seat not fitted at time of test
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()
cuts in n/s and o/s front tyre tread faces close to cords
general advanced corrosion to , n/s and o/s scuttle panels,n/s front bulkhead/inner wing,o/s front wing,o/s lower cab door,n/s and o/s body lower upright sections,rear body x member.
throttle pedal mounting loose
rear exhaust leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust leak
passenger seats removed
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
front brakes have very slight bind
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
front brakes have very slight bind
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
sharp edges on both rear sides of camper
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
advise engine oil leak
advise rear footbrake readings near limit on offside
advise rear offside park brake readings low near limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?
Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J803 LCT is a 1991 Mercedes 814D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 J803 LCT, 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 J803 LCT registered?
J803 LCT is a 1991 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 24 October 1991.
Is J803 LCT safe to buy?
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