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S255 JUG

1998 Mercedes 614D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

293,469 mi
Last recorded293,469 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 JUG
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 293,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 284,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 270,696 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 252,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 239,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 226,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

glazing etching faded and difficult to read on some window units

Fail 30 Jul 2008 226,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

glazing etching faded and difficult to read on some window units

Pass 13 Aug 2007 215,006 miles

ADVISE ATTENTION TO PAD WEAR LAMP --ON INTERMITTANTLY + AIR WARNING LAMP ON INTERMITTANT PRIOR TO MOT TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 195,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 195,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

TESTED WITHOUT MAXIMUM SEATS FITTED

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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S255 JUG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 190,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S255 JUG, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S255 JUG registered?

S255 JUG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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