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R666 SKA

1998 Mercedes 814D

Turquoise Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

577,935 mi
Last recorded577,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 814D148,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 SKA
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 577,935 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body panels corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 575,636 miles

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

air pipe leaking at joint

body panels corroded

exhaust pipe cracking around rear pipe to box section

Pass 9 Jun 2009 568,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 532,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 493,593 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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R666 SKA is a 1998 Mercedes 814D in Turquoise with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 148,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R666 SKA, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R666 SKA is a 1998 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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