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Y347 VKH

2001 Mercedes 814D

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

538,779 mi
Last recorded538,779 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 814D205,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 VKH
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 538,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 538,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 536,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 536,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 533,949 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 531,104 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front ,side, rear (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 531,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks inside , front and rear (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front ,side, rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 527,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 527,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 527,034 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 152,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 143,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 127,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 116,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 109,560 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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Y347 VKH is a 2001 Mercedes 814D in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 205,451 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 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y347 VKH, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y347 VKH is a 2001 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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