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R9 MCT

1997 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

372,404 mi
Last recorded372,404 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814D121,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 MCT
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 372,404 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

condition of body support mountings.

registration plate light lenses missing.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 372,382 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator dust cover damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.6.H.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

condition of body support mountings.

registration plate light lenses missing.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 357,277 miles

underside corrosion in varios places

wipers do not park correctly

Fail 30 Dec 2010 357,270 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside corrosion in varios places

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 11 Dec 2009 342,973 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 342,967 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 329,965 miles

TWO SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST;

Pass 12 Dec 2007 316,337 miles

REPORT FIVE SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST;

Pass 17 Aug 2007 312,158 miles

rear view mirror cracked

slight movement seat tracking

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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R9 MCT is a 1997 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R9 MCT, 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 R9 MCT registered?

R9 MCT is a 1997 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R9 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 MCT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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