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S14 AMC

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 AMC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,921 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 150,854 miles

Central Braking system leaking air tank leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 148,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 148,041 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 148,024 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BODY CROSSMEMEBER OVER GEARBOX (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MEMBER IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MEMBER IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 1ST ROW WALKING TO REAR. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2ND ROW WALKING TO REAR (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BODY FRAME CORRODED.

ENGINE OIL AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS.

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition VERTICAL BODY FRAME TO STEP EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear VERTICAL CHASSIS END CHANNEL SECTION - WELD BROKE TO BODY FRAME.

REAR SIDELIGHTS TOO BRIGHT??

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,335 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 128,325 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced part of box section missing, under floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources os and ns. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,376 miles

Nearside Rear Air bag perished

Fail 31 Jul 2017 100,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake binding Offside and Nearside (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Air bag perished

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre flat

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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S14 AMC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 238,375 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S14 AMC registered?

S14 AMC is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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