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VX54 BCZ

2004 Mercedes 814D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,577 mi
Last recorded145,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 BCZ
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 145,577 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 143,558 miles

Front Drag link 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 Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 141,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front side marker lamp inop

Pass 2 May 2023 139,132 miles

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

Nearside Side marker light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 137,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side marker not working

Pass 12 Apr 2021 134,991 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in seat

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 131,671 miles

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

fuel tank damp

slight drag rear brakes

Fail 8 May 2019 131,668 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

bolts fitted to rear brake chambers [not clevis pins]

fuel tank damp

slight drag rear brakes

Pass 2 May 2018 129,506 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 129,502 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,711 miles

Nearside Front seat mounting bolts and washers could be bigger.

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

secondry park brake not working

Fail 29 Mar 2016 124,672 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front seat mounting bolts and washers could be bigger.

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

secondry park brake not working

various holes in exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,534 miles

nearside wiper blade small split

Pass 11 Oct 2013 122,690 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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VX54 BCZ is a 2004 Mercedes 814D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 BCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes 814D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX54 BCZ is a 2004 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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