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R453 DNV

1997 Mercedes 814D

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,241 mi
Last recorded43,241 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814D121,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 DNV
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,241 miles

slight play detected within o/s/f track rod end.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play detected within o/s/f track rod end.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

load sensing vavle slightly stiff.

nearside mirror view poor.

nearside rear marker not working.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 42,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

load sensing vavle slightly stiff.

nearside mirror view poor.

nearside rear marker not working.

Pass 8 May 2012 41,341 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dash lights not working

nearside front indicator lamp lense broken no white light.

nearside headlamp image slightly blurred.

nearside rear top marker not working.

rear offside outter seat removed for test.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,322 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dash lights not working

nearside front indicator lamp lense broken no white light.

nearside rear top marker not working.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,605 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight ovality on rear brakes

Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight ovality on rear brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,110 miles

8 seats fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

8 seats fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 35,931 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,649 miles

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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R453 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes 814D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R453 DNV, 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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R453 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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