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L709 MKY

1993 Mercedes 814

Orange Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

335,519 mi
Last recorded335,519 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 814354,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 MKY
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 335,519 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 335,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 334,482 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 334,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 333,068 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 322,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 326,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 323,013 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 322,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 320,319 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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L709 MKY is a 1993 Mercedes 814 in Orange with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L709 MKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L709 MKY registered?

L709 MKY is a 1993 Mercedes 814, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L709 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L709 MKY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L709 MKY have outstanding finance?

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