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N205 ESF

1996 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

185,021 mi
Last recorded185,021 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 ESF
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 185,021 miles

both front axle front spring rubber bushes split

nearside front axle rear of spring rubber bush split

nearside mirror arm loose

nearside rear spring rubber bump stop between leafs breaking away from metal

no drivers seat belt fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2005 184,973 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

unable to check security of front wheels as covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2005 184,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no seatbelt fitted to drivers seat

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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N205 ESF is a 1996 Mercedes 814D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N205 ESF, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N205 ESF registered?

N205 ESF is a 1996 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N205 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 ESF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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