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Y957 KBU

2001 Mercedes 614D

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 614D139,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 KBU
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,666 miles

exhaust holed and blowing

lap seat belt on passenger front seat

near side dipped beam image poor

Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,634 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205 on the off side/215 on the near side (5.2.3 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering idler linkage arm front and rear dust boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust holed and blowing

lap seat belt on passenger front seat

near side dipped beam image poor

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,338 miles

bonnet pull broken

exhaust silencer box holed and blowing

lap belt fitted to passenger front seat

near side headlamp beam image poor

steering ball joint dust boots split/poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2024 73,016 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear brake hoses ferrules X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

bonnet pull broken

exhaust silencer box holed and blowing

lap belt fitted to passenger front seat

near side headlamp beam image poor

steering ball joint dust boots split/poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,381 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 66,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,966 miles

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 30 Sep 2014 56,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,266 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 51,266 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,289 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 48,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,443 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,217 miles

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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Y957 KBU is a 2001 Mercedes 614D in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 139,757 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 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y957 KBU, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y957 KBU registered?

Y957 KBU is a 2001 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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