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KE53 HGZ

2004 Mercedes 814

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

349,541 mi
Last recorded349,541 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HGZ
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 349,541 miles

Body crossmembers and outriggers corroded and holed.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust holed next to retarder. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area around step corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 349,468 miles

Braking system leaking Air pipe on chassis holed. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure Rear tank securing strap broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember above rear suspension corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside not working. (3.5 (a))

Body crossmembers and outriggers corroded and holed.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust holed next to retarder. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area around step corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 348,241 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust next to retarder. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Ehaust clamp loose at turbocharger. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis and underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 346,305 miles

exhaust insecure at gearbox mounting

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 4 Oct 2023 346,265 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system chassis area (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust insecure at gearbox mounting

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 7 Jul 2022 346,189 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various body crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lift at both front stubs nearing wear limit

oil leak at offside of gearbox

Pass 14 Dec 2020 344,860 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 344,835 miles

Brake valve insecure parking brake control in cab (1.1.7 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside offside front (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 307,638 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 307,560 miles

Braking system leaking AROUND GEARBOX CROSS MEMEBER (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure SPRING BRAKE TO YOKE (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN BRAKE PRESSED (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 288,582 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 288,492 miles

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir leaking Air tank (3.6.A.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 274,569 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 274,496 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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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KE53 HGZ is a 2004 Mercedes 814 in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KE53 HGZ, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE53 HGZ is a 2004 Mercedes 814, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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