MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
302,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
15 passenger seats fitted at time of test
Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively
chips in window screen
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear passenger outer isle seat belt webbing frayed. (5.2.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp illuminates when side lights are switched on (1.3.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear passenger outer isle seat belt webbing frayed. (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?
Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 BCY is a 2001 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 205,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU51 BCY registered?
BU51 BCY is a 2001 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 22 November 2001.
Is BU51 BCY safe to buy?
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