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G738 WOD

1990 Mercedes 814

Red Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,099 mi
Last recorded107,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 814247,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 WOD
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,099 miles

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

air horn pipe leaking air

Fail 18 Dec 2019 107,099 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

air horn pipe leaking air

Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,779 miles

Offside front body bolt insecure. Securing plate fitted adjacent.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 98,681 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front body bolt insecure. Securing plate fitted adjacent.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,555 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,555 miles

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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G738 WOD is a 1990 Mercedes 814 in Red with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 247,956 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 G738 WOD, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G738 WOD registered?

G738 WOD is a 1990 Mercedes 814, first registered on 4 July 1990.

Is G738 WOD safe to buy?

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