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T87 RJL

1999 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,198 mi
Last recorded280,198 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 814106,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT87 RJL
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 280,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 280,127 miles

Front both tyres out of shape

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 280,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres out of shape

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 280,090 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 280,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 280,090 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

exhaust wrapped

Fail 20 Mar 2014 280,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

exhaust wrapped

Pass 21 Mar 2013 280,090 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust wrapped

presented with eight seats and clothes rail

vehicle dirty underneath

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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T87 RJL is a 1999 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T87 RJL, 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 T87 RJL registered?

T87 RJL is a 1999 Mercedes 814, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T87 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T87 RJL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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