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R926 KHP

1997 Mercedes 814D

Cream Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,025 mi
Last recorded136,025 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814D121,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 KHP
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 136,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 136,025 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 135,130 miles

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

Axle 2 nearside outer tyre close to minimum limit

Pass 22 Aug 2006 120,274 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 106,966 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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R926 KHP is a 1997 Mercedes 814D in Cream with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,281 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 R926 KHP, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R926 KHP registered?

R926 KHP is a 1997 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R926 KHP safe to buy?

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