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BUG 80X

1999 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 814D170,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUG 80X
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 143,120 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails surface corrosion both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 138,671 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 131,722 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 131,587 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,149 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 120,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 106,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,125 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,209 miles

all rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2015 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,663 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 84,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BUG 80X is a 1999 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 170,705 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 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUG 80X, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUG 80X registered?

BUG 80X is a 1999 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is BUG 80X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUG 80X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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