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M36 GRY

1994 Mercedes 814

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

368,597 mi
Last recorded368,597 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 814180,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM36 GRY
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 368,597 miles

(tachograph not sealed at gearbox)

Oil leak oil filter housing ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 368,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outline marker light not working

tachograph not sealed at gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2016 367,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 367,289 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

handbrake warning inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2015 365,009 miles

oil leak at o/s of engine

Fail 14 Nov 2015 365,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part of exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at o/s of engine

Pass 3 Dec 2014 361,866 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 356,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 353,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 350,837 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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M36 GRY is a 1994 Mercedes 814 in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 180,104 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 M36 GRY, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes 814 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M36 GRY registered?

M36 GRY is a 1994 Mercedes 814, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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