MOT Status
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73,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust holed and blowing
lap seat belt on passenger front seat
near side dipped beam image poor
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
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
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
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
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)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?
Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y957 KBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y957 KBU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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