MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,567 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?
Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S251 SWF is a 1998 Mercedes 814D in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S251 SWF, 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 S251 SWF registered?
S251 SWF is a 1998 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S251 SWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S251 SWF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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