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R837 GVC

1998 Mercedes 814D

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,452 mi
Last recorded194,452 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 814D148,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 GVC
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 194,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 194,452 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 176,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 176,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 152,187 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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R837 GVC is a 1998 Mercedes 814D in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 148,684 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 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R837 GVC, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R837 GVC registered?

R837 GVC is a 1998 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R837 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R837 GVC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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