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YJ53 BYP

2003 Mercedes 614D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,526 mi
Last recorded262,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes 614D159,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BYP
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 262,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 262,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 252,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 247,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 230,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 213,591 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 213,591 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 193,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 191,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 178,733 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 178,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 167,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 147,125 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 128,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 128,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 108,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,841 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,425 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 69,425 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 51,902 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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YJ53 BYP is a 2003 Mercedes 614D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 159,244 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 BYP, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 BYP is a 2003 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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