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J803 LCT

1991 Mercedes 814D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

338,723 mi
Last recorded338,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ803 LCT
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 338,723 miles

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.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 338,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 335,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 328,318 miles

rear exhaust leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 328,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 320,328 miles

passenger seats removed

Pass 4 Jul 2013 315,219 miles

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 315,180 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 305,340 miles

front brakes have very slight bind

Fail 27 Jun 2012 305,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 294,404 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 294,220 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 286,959 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 286,343 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 278,110 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 278,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 268,648 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 261,050 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 250,087 miles

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.

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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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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J803 LCT is a 1991 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 24 October 1991.

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