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H15 UNE

1997 Mercedes 814

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,675 mi
Last recorded191,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814179,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 UNE
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 191,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 190,763 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre in poor condition cuts etc

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

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 189,918 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit All rear tyres cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 189,918 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit All rear tyres cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 187,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 185,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 184,962 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 184,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 8 May 2012 181,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2012 181,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 179,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 179,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 176,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 173,583 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 173,583 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 170,903 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 170,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 166,856 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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H15 UNE is a 1997 Mercedes 814 in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 179,408 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 H15 UNE, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H15 UNE registered?

H15 UNE is a 1997 Mercedes 814, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H15 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 UNE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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