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R126 CMY

1998 Mercedes 614D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,124 mi
Last recorded132,124 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 CMY
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 130,894 miles

all advisory items still outstanding from test no.831474266269

Fail 21 Sep 2006 130,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

†nearside front leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in no excessive movement

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight dampness on steering box (no apparant leak)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 122,365 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
14,552
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Brake hose bulging under pressure 14
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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R126 CMY is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 190,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R126 CMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 614D typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 CMY registered?

R126 CMY is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R126 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 CMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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