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R749 MBC

1997 Mercedes 814

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

507,000 mi
Last recorded507,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814179,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 MBC
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 507,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 507,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 502,596 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 502,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R749 MBC is a 1997 Mercedes 814 in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 179,408 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 R749 MBC, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R749 MBC registered?

R749 MBC is a 1997 Mercedes 814, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R749 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R749 MBC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R749 MBC have outstanding finance?

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