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V443 MGU

1999 Mercedes 614D

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,034 mi
Last recorded110,034 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 614D164,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 MGU
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,034 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of offside rear wheel area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 110,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear BOTH REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 30 May 2019 110,034 miles

Brake pipe to offside front hose corroded : - keep in check/renew.

Offside rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Offside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge.

Wear "lip" to front brake discs.

Pass 17 May 2018 110,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 110,034 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 110,034 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)

Pass 19 May 2015 109,681 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body marker lights not working

Pass 23 May 2014 104,086 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 104,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 99,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,013 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CONDITION

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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V443 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes 614D in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 164,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V443 MGU, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V443 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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