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LU02 AGZ

2002 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

316,102 mi
Last recorded316,102 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU02 AGZ
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 316,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 313,341 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 313,341 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 313,341 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 313,299 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 312,072 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 312,034 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 311,734 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 311,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 307,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 306,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 299,728 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 294,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 292,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 284,898 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 278,636 miles

n/s king pin has lift requires greasing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 268,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LU02 AGZ is a 2002 Mercedes 814D in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LU02 AGZ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LU02 AGZ registered?

LU02 AGZ is a 2002 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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