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YX51 BYF

2001 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

239,400 mi
Last recorded239,400 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 81492,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BYF
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 239,400 miles

rear discs very rusty good brake readings

Fail 10 Nov 2016 239,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

rear discs very rusty good brake readings

Pass 8 Jul 2015 239,021 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 239,017 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 236,495 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 236,495 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 166,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 144,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 121,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 106,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,885 miles

slight play rear anti/roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2005 89,299 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 89,299 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,960
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Statutory seat belt missing 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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