MOT Status
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203,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
under body surface corroision
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J868 TAX is a 1991 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 256,959 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J868 TAX, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J868 TAX registered?
J868 TAX is a 1991 Mercedes 814, first registered on 3 September 1991.
Is J868 TAX safe to buy?
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