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J253 VBO

1992 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

407,385 mi
Last recorded407,385 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 VBO
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 407,385 miles

Nearside front to rear sill slightly corroded

Offside front to rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 404,678 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 404,676 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 397,531 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 394,862 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 392,120 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 382,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 382,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 369,891 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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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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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.

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