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S272 KJF

1998 Mercedes 614D

Beige Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,205 mi
Last recorded154,205 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 614D190,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 KJF
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 154,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower corrosion under camper

Lower exhaust corroded

Lower gas tank corroded

Nearside Front screen wash nearside front inop, offside surfactant water

Pass 4 Sep 2024 153,953 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion to nearside step

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear handbrake warning light not working

corrosion under camper

exhaust system corrosion

gas tank corroded under camper

Fail 9 Aug 2024 153,885 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Near flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Air tank slight leak from drain valve

Corrosion to ns step/storage area underside

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake tell tale light not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Under vehicle lpg tank badly corroded

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2023 153,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 153,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To hose sloght twist (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Spring corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Rear Under vehicle gas tank corroded

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2022 153,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached King pin centralising bolt nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Behind rear axle (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To hose sloght twist (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Spring corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front King pin retaining bolt not protruding nut please check

Offside Front Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Rear Under vehicle gas tank corroded

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2020 153,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 153,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very poor condition - replace ASAP!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 151,595 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking .

Pass 8 May 2014 149,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 148,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 148,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 148,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 148,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 147,241 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 145,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 132,978 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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S272 KJF is a 1998 Mercedes 614D in Beige with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S272 KJF, 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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S272 KJF is a 1998 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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