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R576 HKP

1998 Mercedes 614D

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,413 mi
Last recorded226,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 HKP
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 226,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

two extra seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2014 226,411 miles

Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

two extra seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 221,460 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 221,460 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 215,706 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 215,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Offside front position light cracked and water in it

Pass 5 Jul 2011 210,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 202,379 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear light lenses cracked

corrosion in nearside and offside lower panels

rear door stiff to open from inside

Fail 1 Jul 2010 202,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear light lenses cracked

corrosion in nearside and offside lower panels

rear door stiff to open from inside

Pass 3 Jul 2009 192,185 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2009 192,180 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (6.7.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both nearside rear tyres worn down to approx 3mm

brake fliud low

brake warning light on dash

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 176,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 172,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 165,068 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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R576 HKP is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R576 HKP, 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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R576 HKP is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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