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N401 RRP

1996 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,152 mi
Last recorded172,152 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 RRP
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 172,152 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight (8.3.1a)

general corrosion/chassis components etc.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 172,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1st exhaust tail pipe clamp cracked

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

engine belts loose

general chassis/component corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2015 171,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut on tread face.no cords showing. (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

general corrosion,chassis/body components.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 171,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut/worn near limit

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn near tread depth limit

general corrosion chassis/body components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 171,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded both pipes at steering box (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut/worn near limit

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn near tread depth limit

Offside cab step corroded on edge

Offside centre side marker inop

general corrosion chassis/body components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 167,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s cab step front edge corroded

power steering pipes at steering box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 167,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s cab step front edge corroded

power steering pipes at steering box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 167,042 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 167,042 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 165,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 163,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front step corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2010 162,050 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 160,107 miles

nearside rear bump stop perishing

parking brake has only just meat requirements needs adjusting

Pass 15 Apr 2008 155,700 miles

nearside rear spring eye bushe worn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 154,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 149,312 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 149,250 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

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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N401 RRP is a 1996 Mercedes 814D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N401 RRP, 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 N401 RRP registered?

N401 RRP is a 1996 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N401 RRP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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