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R554 NTV

1998 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

238,530 mi
Last recorded238,530 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 814179,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 NTV
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 238,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft leaking into wheels. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of chassis weakening/ twisting and touching nsr leaf spring. Not touching on test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open and close

Offside Front slight lift in kingpin

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure socket broken and wiring exposed (4.10 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted

wood flooring holed at rear

Fail 15 Jul 2025 238,526 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both os and ns D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type seat belt too short when seat adjusted forward (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired extra frame fitted for extension holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired extra frame fitted for extension holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft leaking into wheels. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of chassis weakening/ twisting and touching nsr leaf spring. Not touching on test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open and close

Offside Front slight lift in kingpin

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure socket broken and wiring exposed (4.10 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted

wood flooring holed at rear

Pass 27 Nov 2023 238,398 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 237,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light lens

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside centre side marker light missing

both rear outer tyres over 10 years old, nearside slightly perished

front grill hinge broken

rear body floor corroded / rotten

rear outer tail lights not working

Fail 22 Jul 2021 237,157 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light lens

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside centre side marker light missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear outer tyres over 10 years old, nearside slightly perished

front grill hinge broken

rear body floor corroded / rotten

rear outer tail lights not working

Pass 11 Jun 2019 230,841 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 230,776 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Outline marker lamp not working nearside front, nearside rear, offside front and offside centre side markers (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside air tank corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 228,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 227,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 224,223 miles

N/S/F headlamp reflector corroded

Small split in inside wall of N/S/F tyre. Please monitor

Pass 2 Dec 2013 220,509 miles

O/S headlamp misted and pattern ok

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in N/S/F tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 215,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 215,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R554 NTV is a 1998 Mercedes 814 in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 179,079 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 814 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R554 NTV, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R554 NTV is a 1998 Mercedes 814, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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