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N496 THP

1995 Mercedes 814D

Cream Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 THP
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,483 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 64,383 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 64,270 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 64,106 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 49,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,592 miles

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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N496 THP is a 1995 Mercedes 814D in Cream with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N496 THP, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N496 THP registered?

N496 THP is a 1995 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N496 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N496 THP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N496 THP have outstanding finance?

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