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P184 LAC

1996 Mercedes 814

Cream Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,562 mi
Last recorded185,562 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 LAC
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 185,562 miles

not all seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2007 171,733 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 171,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Dampness offside of engine

Pass 13 Sep 2006 164,356 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 164,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 164,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Axle 2 nearside outer tyre wall damaged

Offside rear lower door glass damaged

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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P184 LAC is a 1996 Mercedes 814 in Cream with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P184 LAC, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P184 LAC?

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What year was P184 LAC registered?

P184 LAC is a 1996 Mercedes 814, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P184 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 LAC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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