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RK51 SVN

2001 Mercedes 814

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,137 mi
Last recorded53,137 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 81492,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 SVN
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,137 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 53,137 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,301 miles

unable to see and check rear brake pads

Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,984 miles

unable to see and check rear brake pads

Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,845 miles

unable to see and check rear brake pads

Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,360 miles

unable to see and check condition of rear brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,668 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,511 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,335 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,467 miles

both front anti roll bar links has play

exhaust blowing

front disc slighly worn (inner}

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,402 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,189 miles

rear tyres have age cracks evident in some areas of casing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 14,137 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres have age cracks evident in some areas of casing

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,960
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Statutory seat belt missing 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
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RK51 SVN is a 2001 Mercedes 814 in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes 814 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 92,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK51 SVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK51 SVN registered?

RK51 SVN is a 2001 Mercedes 814, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is RK51 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 SVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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