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YJ53 BYF

2003 Mercedes 614D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

308,786 mi
Last recorded308,786 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes 614D159,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BYF
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 308,786 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 303,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 289,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 272,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 272,078 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 250,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 227,536 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 227,536 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 203,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 181,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 181,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

park brake warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 162,969 miles

raise fall borderline rear brakes indicating possible repair adjustment

Fail 14 Jul 2010 162,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

raise fall borderline rear brakes indicating possible repair adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2009 138,829 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 138,829 miles

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.B.1e)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 112,909 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 122,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 91,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,100 miles

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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YJ53 BYF is a 2003 Mercedes 614D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 159,244 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 YJ53 BYF, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 BYF is a 2003 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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