MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
354,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s bumper side light inop
wipers worn
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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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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K286 XPH is a 1993 Mercedes 814, first registered on 1 June 1993.
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