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N679 DRF

1996 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 DRF
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,767 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Both front wheels hard to turn by hand.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,955 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 85,750 miles

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

ENGINE WILLNOT STOP ON KEY

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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N679 DRF is a 1996 Mercedes 814D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N679 DRF, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N679 DRF registered?

N679 DRF is a 1996 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N679 DRF safe to buy?

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