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J868 TAX

1991 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,666 mi
Last recorded203,666 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes 814256,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 TAX
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 203,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 202,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 202,477 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 201,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 187,201 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021
Pass 3 Sep 2019 390,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 387,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 382,134 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 382,096 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 380,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 380,124 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 380,124 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 380,103 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 380,103 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 379,140 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 378,919 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 378,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 376,971 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 376,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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