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G800 RFK

1990 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,836 mi
Last recorded249,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 814247,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG800 RFK
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 249,836 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 249,836 miles

Power stearing pipe corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2010 249,836 miles

Power stearing pipe corroding

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 249,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 249,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 249,836 miles

exhaust held up with wire but secure

Pass 1 Sep 2006 249,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wiring insecure next to battery box & between fuel tank & axle two.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 249,836 miles

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

O/s/f tyre with tread damage.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G800 RFK is a 1990 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G800 RFK, 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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G800 RFK is a 1990 Mercedes 814, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G800 RFK safe to buy?

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