Official DVLA Record

1988 Mercedes 814 5.9L Diesel · E260 KNO

E260 KNO

1988 Mercedes 814 (5.9L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 305,387 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 814
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 03/10/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
305,387 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 5.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/10/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
5917cc
Mechanical Assessment

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E260 KNO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
  • 305,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E260 KNO Mileage History

  1. 27/09/2021277,972 mi
  2. 07/09/2022289,897 mi+11,925 mi
  3. 08/09/2022289,855 mi-42 mi
  4. 13/09/2023305,272 mi+15,417 mi
  5. 04/10/2023305,387 mi+115 mi

Average of roughly 13,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

E260 KNO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes 814 (E260 KNO) between September 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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