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E260 KNO

1988 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5917cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

305,387 mi
Last recorded305,387 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 814333,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 KNO
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,917cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 305,387 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 305,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 289,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exit tail pipe is deteriorated/corroded with a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear body underside corroded general & throughout

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cab underside corroded general & throughout

side reflectors missing o/s/f & n/s/r

spare tyre is worn

Fail 7 Sep 2022 289,897 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps have the kick up on the wrong side. Left hand drive vehicle (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exit tail pipe is deteriorated/corroded with a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear body underside corroded general & throughout

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cab underside corroded general & throughout

side reflectors missing o/s/f & n/s/r

spare tyre is worn

Pass 27 Sep 2021 277,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside indicator telltale on dash not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 277,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside indicator telltale on dash not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 269,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have slight deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective in poor condition ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 269,709 miles

Front Body mounting fixings insecure bolts very loose & worn both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps with kick up on the wrong side of the projected image (LHD headlights) (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have slight deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective in poor condition ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 264,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 250,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 237,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 224,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 213,007 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2015 212,885 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 199,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 198,122 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 198,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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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E260 KNO is a 1988 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,917cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 333,288 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 814 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E260 KNO, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E260 KNO is a 1988 Mercedes 814, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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