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G892 UTC

1989 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,317 mi
Last recorded191,317 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 814382,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG892 UTC
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 191,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 189,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 186,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened retaining plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre prop mounting rubber deteriorated and starting to wear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 181,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Fail 3 Jun 2015 181,793 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

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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G892 UTC is a 1989 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 382,944 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 G892 UTC, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G892 UTC registered?

G892 UTC is a 1989 Mercedes 814, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G892 UTC safe to buy?

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