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T273 TUM

1999 Mercedes 614D

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 614D164,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 TUM
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper piston rubbers deteriorated/ missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 19 May 2026 89,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lighting up (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake calliper piston rubbers deteriorated/ missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,901 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose 1x bolt loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear brake calliper rubbers missing

general corrosion underneath

Fail 23 May 2025 83,679 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose 1x bolt loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear brake calliper rubbers missing

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake caliper piston rubbers missing

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,420 miles

Nearside Rear calliper piston rubbers missing

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

offside step corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 74,331 miles

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

Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering offside front crossmember bolts loose x2 (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear calliper piston rubbers missing

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

offside step corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,538 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight lift in king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,799 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,248 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside step corroded underneath

both n/s and o/s front seat runners slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

4x steering joint gaiters perrished

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside step corroded underneath

both n/s and o/s front seat runners slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,745 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s seat runners have slight play

n/s step corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 50,662 miles

Outline marker lamp not working n/s and o/s markers not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s and o/s seat runners have slight play

n/s step corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,579 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,714 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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T273 TUM is a 1999 Mercedes 614D in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T273 TUM, 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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T273 TUM is a 1999 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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