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Y743 HKY

2001 Mercedes 614D

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,800 mi
Last recorded110,800 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 614D139,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 HKY
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Rear Brake Hose Ferruls slightly corroded. ( chassis to axle.)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Safety Glass markings faded.Only just legible.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 110,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Rear Brake Hose Ferruls slightly corroded. ( chassis to axle.)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Safety Glass markings faded.Only just legible.

Pass 10 May 2008 103,620 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2007 93,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2007 93,779 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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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Y743 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes 614D in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 139,757 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 Y743 HKY, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y743 HKY registered?

Y743 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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