1997 Mercedes 614D 4.3L Diesel · R130 BUB
1997 Mercedes 614D (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 194,478 km. MOT expired on 04 May 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 614D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 194,478 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R130 BUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2025
- 194,478 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R130 BUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes 614D (R130 BUB) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
R130 BUB Odometer History
- 05/04/2022179,738 mi
- 11/04/2023182,535 km
- 18/04/2023182,535 km
- 06/05/2024118,327 km-64,208 km
- 21/04/2025194,478 km+76,151 km
Average of roughly 4,841 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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