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S265 JUG

1998 Mercedes 614D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

363,752 mi
Last recorded363,752 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 JUG
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 363,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 343,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 316,395 miles

brake pedal travel long but brake readings very good

Pass 21 Jul 2010 294,084 miles

corrosion inner wing area rear axle nearside

Fail 21 Jul 2010 294,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion inner wing area rear axle nearside

Pass 29 Jul 2009 266,869 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 266,811 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 237,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 222,231 miles

advise osr marker lamp in-op

Fail 10 Aug 2007 222,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

ADVISE 0/S/REAR MARKER LAMP INOP

ADVISE REAR BRAKES UNBALANCED----23%--O/SIDE LOW

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

PAD WEAR WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 9 Aug 2006 187,221 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 187,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Aug 2006 187,218 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
14,552
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Brake hose bulging under pressure 14
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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S265 JUG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 190,432 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 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S265 JUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 614D typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S265 JUG registered?

S265 JUG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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