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L596 DKH

1993 Mercedes 814D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

304,113 mi
Last recorded304,113 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 DKH
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 304,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 303,810 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlamp aim correctors fitted at time of test

nearside upper non obligatory front and rear outline marker lamps not working

Fail 26 Apr 2018 303,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 301,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 300,215 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Panel damage

diff weep

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

oil weep

waste tank loose

Fail 7 Sep 2015 300,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch and rear panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Panel damage

diff weep

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

oil weep

waste tank loose

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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L596 DKH is a 1993 Mercedes 814D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L596 DKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L596 DKH is a 1993 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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