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1998 Mercedes 814 Diesel · R415 FTU

R415 FTU

1998 Mercedes 814 (diesel). First registered 08 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 263,806 km. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 814
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Nov 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
263,806 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Nov 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
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R415 FTU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2022
  • 263,806 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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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 (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R415 FTU Odometer History

  1. 25/08/2021260,975 mi
  2. 02/09/2021261,032 mi+57 mi
  3. 06/10/2022263,720 km
  4. 02/11/2022263,806 km+86 km

Average of roughly 2,383 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R415 FTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes 814 (R415 FTU) between August 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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