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K286 XPH

1993 Mercedes 814

Grey Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

354,957 mi
Last recorded354,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 814354,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 XPH
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 354,957 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 354,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure rear strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 354,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 354,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal leaking on shoes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 369,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 369,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 356,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 356,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 354,957 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 354,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 354,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 354,961 miles

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

o/s bumper side light inop

wipers worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 354,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s bumper side light inop

wipers worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 354,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 354,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 354,957 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 354,957 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 354,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K286 XPH is a 1993 Mercedes 814 in Grey with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 354,957 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 K286 XPH, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K286 XPH registered?

K286 XPH is a 1993 Mercedes 814, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K286 XPH safe to buy?

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