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W512 BAC

2000 Mercedes 814

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 BAC
MakeMercedes
Model814
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 132,602 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 132,556 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 132,517 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 128,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 122,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,653 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 104,370 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,960
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Statutory seat belt missing 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 19
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
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W512 BAC is a 2000 Mercedes 814 in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814 fails its MOT is statutory seat belt missing, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W512 BAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes 814 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W512 BAC?

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What year was W512 BAC registered?

W512 BAC is a 2000 Mercedes 814, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W512 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W512 BAC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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