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S249 SWF

1999 Mercedes 614D

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

252,437 mi
Last recorded252,437 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 614D164,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 SWF
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 252,437 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced has corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 251,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Seized (1.1.17 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti Roll Bar Mounting Bushes Slightly Worn

Pass 16 Apr 2024 244,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres over ten years old

Fail 5 Apr 2024 243,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 4 Apr 2023 239,087 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre over 10 years old

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket loose

n/s/r brake dics corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 233,051 miles

Nearside Front Marker lamp N/W

Nearside Front Upper Marker lamp N/W

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Marker lamp N/W

Offside Rear Marker lamp N/W

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 232,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Air tank (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Marker lamp N/W

Nearside Front Upper Marker lamp N/W

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Marker lamp N/W

Offside Rear Marker lamp N/W

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 226,743 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 226,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking parking brake off leak at air tank pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 220,542 miles

Clutch slave cylinder damp and corroded

Nearside Front Marker lamp Not working

Nearside Front Upper Marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 220,509 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch slave cylinder damp and corroded

Nearside Front Marker lamp Not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Marker lamp not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 216,576 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 216,475 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s air tank has corrosion

underside corroded all areas

Pass 4 Oct 2012 216,206 miles

ENTRANCE LOWER STEP NOT CLOSING FLUSH

REAR DOOR GLASS ETCHING FADED

RETRACTABLE STEP SEIZED

Pass 12 Oct 2011 204,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 183,297 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 168,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 154,487 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 154,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

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

DRAG LINK HAS BEEN FITTED BACK TO FRONT

Pass 11 Oct 2007 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

side door step as corrosion to step frame but is not affecting the structure of the vehicle step or body

Pass 29 Nov 2006 118,477 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 118,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 100,338 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
14,552
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Brake hose bulging under pressure 14
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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S249 SWF is a 1999 Mercedes 614D in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 164,524 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 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S249 SWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 614D typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S249 SWF registered?

S249 SWF is a 1999 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S249 SWF safe to buy?

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