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R905 RNL

1998 Mercedes 614D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,923 mi
Last recorded163,923 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 RNL
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 163,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 152,211 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 152,211 miles

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

O/S/R N/S/R WHEEL INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED NOT PART OF STRUCTURE

Pass 5 Apr 2006 139,002 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
14,552
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Brake hose bulging under pressure 14
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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R905 RNL is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 190,432 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 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R905 RNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 614D typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R905 RNL registered?

R905 RNL is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R905 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 RNL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R905 RNL have outstanding finance?

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