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Nearside front to rear sill slightly corroded
Offside front to rear sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
drivers step corroded
n/s track rod end boot split
nsf and osr outline marker lights not working
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J253 VBO is a 1992 Mercedes 814 in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 J253 VBO, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of J253 VBO?
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What year was J253 VBO registered?
J253 VBO is a 1992 Mercedes 814, first registered on 6 April 1992.
Is J253 VBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for J253 VBO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J253 VBO have outstanding finance?
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