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T789 DWL

1999 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,572 mi
Last recorded62,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 814106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 DWL
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 62,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside cab step corrosion behind step non prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rear tyres 2011

minor chip in screen

Fail 5 Jan 2026 62,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing and tyre not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside cab step corrosion behind step non prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipe to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rear tyres 2011

minor chip in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 61,133 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 55,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,506 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight wear in all spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear calliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 46,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside upper and lower drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside upper and lower drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush slight wear in all spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear calliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 43,624 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front step area corroded inner sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 17,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 17,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,370 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,255 miles

Front top anti roll bar rubbers showing signs of deteriation.

Off side rear light lens cracked and small hole.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 9,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front top anti roll bar rubbers showing signs of deteriation.

Off side rear light lens cracked and small hole.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 5,144 miles

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

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

front exhust flexi slightly leaking

offside front wheel binding

rear of exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2011 464 miles

advise exhaust front flexi requires early replacement

advise slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2010 155,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 152,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 136,103 miles

Evidence of slight corrosion to offside front rigid brake pipe.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,110 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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T789 DWL is a 1999 Mercedes 814 in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T789 DWL, 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.

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What year was T789 DWL registered?

T789 DWL is a 1999 Mercedes 814, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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