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L314 RCA

1994 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,957 mi
Last recorded156,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 814180,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 RCA
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 156,957 miles

Nearside Centre side marker inop

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 156,938 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Centre side marker inop

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 155,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 152,456 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 147,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 142,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 142,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 134,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,042 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,193 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 115,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,722 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 105,685 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 105,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

genral corrosion to under body components

Fail 6 Nov 2009 105,605 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

genral corrosion to under body components

Pass 21 May 2008 102,703 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 102,687 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2007 96,278 miles

advise condition of exhaust straps

Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,367 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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L314 RCA is a 1994 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 180,104 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 L314 RCA, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L314 RCA registered?

L314 RCA is a 1994 Mercedes 814, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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