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WA05 DTN

2005 Mercedes 814D

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

239,458 mi
Last recorded239,458 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 DTN
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 239,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 239,452 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 235,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 234,281 miles

Both fuel tanks corroded not excessively.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old.

Offside Front slight play in king pin.

Pass 6 Aug 2022 228,263 miles

Several areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2021 226,603 miles

Nearside Front step/wheel arch inadequately repaired but not within a prescribed area

both fuel tanks corroded but not leaking at time of test

both rear inner wheel arches excessively corroded within 12" of a body mounting

both rear outer tyres close to ten years old and starting to crack

several areas of excessive corrosion under vehicle not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2019 224,832 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside and offside inner panels heavily corroded.

Nearside front inner arch corroded.

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

Pass 14 May 2018 222,671 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills. not within 12" of seat belt or suspension mount at time of test

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 189,667 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 189,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 187,910 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 187,821 miles

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

Offside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 174,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 154,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 154,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 131,015 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,777 miles

20 (twenty) seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,269 miles

o/s/f brake hose partially twisted

Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,361 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,026 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 17,018 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

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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WA05 DTN is a 2005 Mercedes 814D in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WA05 DTN, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes 814D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA05 DTN registered?

WA05 DTN is a 2005 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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