MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear discs very rusty good brake readings
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
rear discs very rusty good brake readings
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play rear anti/roll bar bushes
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX51 BYF is a 2001 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 92,979 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 814 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX51 BYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 814 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YX51 BYF registered?
YX51 BYF is a 2001 Mercedes 814, first registered on 5 October 2001.
Is YX51 BYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX51 BYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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