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P16 LOS

1997 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

212,180 mi
Last recorded212,180 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814D121,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 LOS
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 212,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 212,180 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 205,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 202,803 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 202,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 198,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 198,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 194,599 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 194,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 191,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 188,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 147,255 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 144,061 miles

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

front brake imbalance

steering box damp

Fail 17 May 2013 143,994 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering box damp

Pass 31 May 2012 140,730 miles

chassis corroded various places

front brake discs worn & corroded

n/s rear bumper damage

Fail 23 May 2012 140,727 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chassis corroded various places

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear bumper damage

Pass 11 Apr 2011 136,128 miles

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

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

front brack discs are worn

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 136,089 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs are worn

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 129,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle body is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 121,281 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 121,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 114,173 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 114,154 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P16 LOS is a 1997 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P16 LOS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P16 LOS is a 1997 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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