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M314 MDV

1995 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,254 mi
Last recorded215,254 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 814421,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 MDV
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 215,254 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting bush split (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front advanced lift in king pin

Offside Front drivers step area corroded and holed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 213,666 miles

Body has slight corrosion on both os and ns lower edges (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front body to chassis mount (rubber) split

Nearside x1 sidemarker missing

Offside x2 side markers missing

slight brake bind on both os and ns front brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2017 211,819 miles

1 x N/S side markers missing

2 X o/s side markers Missing

Body has slight corrosion Both sides of Body showing Corrostion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from Engine Area

Pass 7 Apr 2016 209,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sylencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

sylencer exhaust braket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,714 miles

advise corrosion in offside front chassis

advise corrosion to all body work

advise slight exhaust leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2015 206,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise corrosion in offside front chassis

advise corrosion to all body work

advise slight exhaust leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2014 201,905 miles

side facing rear seat belts not checked

vehicle very rusty but not structural

Pass 22 May 2013 194,635 miles

rear side fitted seats seat belts not checked

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 22 May 2013 194,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear side fitted seats seat belts not checked

vehicle corroded in places

Pass 9 Jul 2012 186,844 miles

body corroded in places

brake pedal has long travel before brakes apply

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 Jul 2012 186,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body corroded in places

brake pedal has long travel before brakes apply

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Aug 2010 181,546 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 181,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 181,057 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

veh bn standing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 175,508 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 167,801 miles

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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M314 MDV is a 1995 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 421,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M314 MDV, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M314 MDV is a 1995 Mercedes 814, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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