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R857 NRC

1998 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,918 mi
Last recorded285,918 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 814D148,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 NRC
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 285,918 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 281,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 274,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

wheel trims covering wheel nuts

Pass 9 Aug 2019 271,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wheel trims fitted covering wheel nuts

Fail 8 Aug 2019 271,153 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wheel trims fitted covering wheel nuts

Pass 8 Aug 2018 265,225 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 265,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 254,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 254,064 miles

Braking system leaking both valves on tanks at rear (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015
Fail 10 Apr 2015 253,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 252,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body corroded and under bodt corroded

exhaust tail pipe mounting corroded

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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R857 NRC is a 1998 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R857 NRC, 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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R857 NRC is a 1998 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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