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L113 TOU

1993 Mercedes 814D

Multi-colour Diesel 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

429 mi
Last recorded429 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 TOU
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 429 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 422 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.1.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

handbrake cable outer casing damaged n/s

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,734 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 44,734 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,101 miles

Service brake efficiecy could be better

Steering Wheel Not Aligned Straight

Fail 12 Sep 2005 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Emergency door latch is loose

Hand brake cables showing signs of deterioration o/s & n/s/r

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

rear door striking plate insecure

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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L113 TOU is a 1993 Mercedes 814D in Multi-colour with a 4,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L113 TOU, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L113 TOU registered?

L113 TOU is a 1993 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L113 TOU safe to buy?

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