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YY52 HYJ

2002 Mercedes 814D

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,191 mi
Last recorded203,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HYJ
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 203,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 202,280 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 194,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 186,383 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 186,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/s/f shock absorber top mounting has no play but can be rotated

O/s/r upper tail lamp lens holed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 180,456 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 180,454 miles

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

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

Not brake tested due to rear suspension collapsed

Pass 1 Oct 2010 170,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 170,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 151,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 126,038 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 126,038 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 111,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,600 miles

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2005 81,140 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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YY52 HYJ is a 2002 Mercedes 814D in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY52 HYJ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY52 HYJ registered?

YY52 HYJ is a 2002 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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