MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,241 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play detected within o/s/f track rod end.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight ovality on rear brakes
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
8 seats fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?
Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
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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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