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R153 YWG

1998 Mercedes 614D

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,934 mi
Last recorded176,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 YWG
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2010 176,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 176,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 165,127 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 154,500 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

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

corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 134,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 118,080 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

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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R153 YWG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R153 YWG, 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 R153 YWG registered?

R153 YWG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R153 YWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 YWG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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