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M972 SRR

1995 Mercedes 814

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

475,816 mi
Last recorded475,816 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 814421,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 SRR
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 475,816 miles

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 475,816 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 465,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cab tilt light staying on

Fail 28 Oct 2024 465,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 457,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 456,892 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 456,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 456,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch/cab has slight corrosion

both rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 24 Jun 2020 456,170 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 453,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 450,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 448,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 446,775 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 446,718 miles

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.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 448,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 447,742 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 439,138 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 439,109 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 436,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 433,389 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 433,361 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 429,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 425,275 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 425,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 421,276 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 421,257 miles

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

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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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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