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LX08 BXP

2008 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

236,162 mi
Last recorded236,162 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BXP
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 236,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 236,040 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 236,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 235,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 229,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 201,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2016 201,062 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 169,166 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 139,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 113,428 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 113,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,199 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,961 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 68,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,119 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 316,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,862 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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LX08 BXP is a 2008 Mercedes 814 in White with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX08 BXP, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes 814 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX08 BXP registered?

LX08 BXP is a 2008 Mercedes 814, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LX08 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 BXP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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