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B436 EMW

1985 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,013 mi
Last recorded106,013 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB436 EMW
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,547 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 92,547 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B436 EMW is a 1985 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B436 EMW, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B436 EMW registered?

B436 EMW is a 1985 Mercedes 814, first registered on 17 May 1985.

Is B436 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B436 EMW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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