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W556 CDN

2000 Mercedes 814D

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

328,061 mi
Last recorded328,061 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 CDN
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 328,061 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 327,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, also heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 327,917 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, also heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 327,780 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 327,777 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 327,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 327,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step meets floor,also body corroded in several places, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 323,461 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers step, (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished,

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle,both outer on calipers, (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body both sides, (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear spare wheel insecure,

wipers not parking,

Fail 26 Feb 2018 323,461 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers step, (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished,

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle,both outer on calipers, (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body both sides, (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear spare wheel insecure,

wipers not parking,

Pass 6 Mar 2017 322,172 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 322,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 321,722 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

front exhaust slight blow

Pass 18 Jan 2014 321,053 miles

all brake discs coverd in surface corrosion vehicle been standing

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

unable to fully inspect underside due to body sealnt

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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W556 CDN is a 2000 Mercedes 814D in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W556 CDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W556 CDN is a 2000 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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