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BU51 BCY

2001 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

302,217 mi
Last recorded302,217 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 814D205,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BCY
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 302,217 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 301,333 miles

15 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2016 298,654 miles

Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

chips in window screen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 288,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear passenger outer isle seat belt webbing frayed. (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 288,549 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 261,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 235,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 207,600 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 207,585 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 182,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 158,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 138,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 119,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 100,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 80,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 66,124 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 66,120 miles

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.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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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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