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P28 KVP

1997 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,969 mi
Last recorded157,969 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814179,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 KVP
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 157,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 157,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2016 157,493 miles

all tyre have perishing cracks

brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 157,493 miles

M.O.T'ed as a class 4 due to living accommodation in rear body. (not a living van)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Power assisted steering heavy.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 157,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

M.O.T'ed as a class 4 due to living accommodation in rear body. (not a living van)

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

Power assisted steering heavy.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 145,600 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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P28 KVP is a 1997 Mercedes 814 in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 179,408 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 P28 KVP, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P28 KVP is a 1997 Mercedes 814, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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