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S261 JUG

1998 Mercedes 614D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

265,981 mi
Last recorded265,981 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 JUG
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 265,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 241,565 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 231,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 231,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 219,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 219,674 miles

Offside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 207,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 197,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

advise attention to rear anti roll bar axle bushes worn

advise attention to worn brake pedal rubber

Fail 16 Aug 2007 197,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

advise attention to brake pedal rubber worn

advise attention to rear anti roll bar axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Aug 2006 162,702 miles

ADVISE TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH 3SEATS+ DRIVER

Fail 2 Aug 2006 162,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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

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

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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S261 JUG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S261 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 S261 JUG registered?

S261 JUG is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S261 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 JUG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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