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Y351 VKH

2001 Mercedes 814D

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

277,966 mi
Last recorded277,966 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 814D205,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 VKH
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 277,966 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 277,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 277,966 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front kingpin has lift

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front kingpin has lift

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 277,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front kingpin has lift

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front kingpin has lift

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 277,966 miles

ALL BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 277,966 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 277,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2014 244,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 270,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 232,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 205,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 177,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 176,954 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 176,954 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 170,774 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 170,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 154,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 137,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 124,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 113,340 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 108,252 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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Y351 VKH is a 2001 Mercedes 814D in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y351 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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Y351 VKH is a 2001 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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