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R685 FGA

1998 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,406 mi
Last recorded189,406 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 814179,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 FGA
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 189,406 miles

All rear tyres over ten years old

Fail 10 Nov 2022 189,406 miles

All rear tyres over ten years old

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 185,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 185,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 179,079 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 179,079 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 173,099 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 173,089 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended ie missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended ie missing (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended ie missing (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 169,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 165,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 164,145 miles

Steering arm front ball joint gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 160,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 158,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 151,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 146,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 137,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 125,653 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 120,135 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 120,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R685 FGA is a 1998 Mercedes 814 in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R685 FGA, 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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What year was R685 FGA registered?

R685 FGA is a 1998 Mercedes 814, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R685 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 FGA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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