MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
658,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing passenger (5.1.1)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing drivers (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
oil leak
slight play on the steering box
N/S/F wing bracket support broken
O/S bonnet bolts insecure
O/S/F step bolts loose
Rear ladder bolts/screws loose
Oil leak
all rear tyres sidewalls perrishing and in poor condition
nearside front inner wing stay broken
offside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B20 YAM is a 1989 Mercedes 814 in Grey with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 382,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B20 YAM, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B20 YAM registered?
B20 YAM is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 1 December 1989.
Is B20 YAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for B20 YAM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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