MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
372,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
underside corrosion in varios places
wipers do not park correctly
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
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
TWO SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST;
REPORT FIVE SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST;
rear view mirror cracked
slight movement seat tracking
How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?
Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R9 MCT?
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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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