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X597 MCE

2000 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,942 mi
Last recorded216,942 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 MCE
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 216,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to non prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 213,743 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 213,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 213,447 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 209,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 209,004 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 209,004 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 208,490 miles

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

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

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

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

bonnet catch very stiff

Fail 18 Jun 2020 208,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

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

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

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

bonnet catch very stiff

Pass 28 Feb 2019 204,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 199,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 195,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 192,077 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering box (2.3.2)

o/s/f brake has slight bind but not affecting brake test

Fail 15 Dec 2015 192,055 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering box (2.3.2)

o/s/f brake has slight bind but not affecting brake test

Pass 26 Nov 2014 191,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 188,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust outlet does not exit from under vehicle and is very close to rear axle

seatbelts in rear of vehicle insecurly fixed to vehicle structure but have no seats fixed at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2013 188,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust outlet does not exit from under vehicle and is very close to rear axle

seatbelts in rear of vehicle insecurly fixed to vehicle structure but have no seats fixed at time of test

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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X597 MCE is a 2000 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X597 MCE, 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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X597 MCE is a 2000 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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