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T188 ARW

1999 Mercedes 814

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,663 mi
Last recorded105,663 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 814106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 ARW
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 105,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,273 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 98,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,749 miles

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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T188 ARW is a 1999 Mercedes 814 in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 106,056 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 T188 ARW, 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 27 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 T188 ARW registered?

T188 ARW is a 1999 Mercedes 814, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T188 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T188 ARW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T188 ARW have outstanding finance?

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