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C259 LJN

1986 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

634,386 mi
Last recorded634,386 miles
Recorded on31 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 LJN
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2006 634,386 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 634,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

OFF SIDE SIDE BAR INSECURE/BROKEN †EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HOLED & CORRODED

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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C259 LJN is a 1986 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C259 LJN, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C259 LJN registered?

C259 LJN is a 1986 Mercedes 814, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C259 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C259 LJN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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