MOT Status
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475,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing bolt loose on from droplink (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cab tilt light staying on
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all 4 (4.4.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cab tilt light staying on
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhust pipe corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front leaf spring bushes slightly perished
both rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished
general corrosion to chassis
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front leaf spring bushes slightly perished
both rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished
general corrosion to chassis
Nearside Front Inner arch/cab has slight corrosion
both rear leaf spring bushes perished
Nearside Front Inner arch/cab has slight corrosion
both rear leaf spring bushes perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside bonnet catch sticking
headlamp levelling device not working
All shock absorber casings corroded
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside rear of body seriously corroded, not within 30 cm of body mountings
Offside rear of body seriously corroded, not within 30 cm of body mountings
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
All shock absorber casings corroded
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside rear of body seriously corroded, not within 30cm of body mountings.
Offside rear of body seriously corroded, not within 30cm of body mountings.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
O/s luggage box mount broke.
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?
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M972 SRR is a 1995 Mercedes 814 in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 421,266 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 M972 SRR, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M972 SRR registered?
M972 SRR is a 1995 Mercedes 814, first registered on 3 January 1995.
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