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R906 FRL

1998 Mercedes 814D

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,921 mi
Last recorded54,921 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 814D148,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 FRL
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 54,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 52,812 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 48,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,423 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,680 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,995 miles

oil level warning light on dash staying on

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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R906 FRL is a 1998 Mercedes 814D in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R906 FRL, 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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What year was R906 FRL registered?

R906 FRL is a 1998 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R906 FRL safe to buy?

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