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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))
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L596 DKH registered?
L596 DKH is a 1993 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L596 DKH safe to buy?
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