2002 Mercedes 814D 4.3L Diesel · YG02 FTD
2002 Mercedes 814D (4.3L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 255,958 km. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 814D
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 255,958 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG02 FTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 255,958 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YG02 FTD Odometer History
- 07/07/2023254,053 km
- 09/08/2024255,483 km+1,430 km
- 18/03/2026255,853 km+370 km
- 06/07/2026255,907 km+54 km
- 14/07/2026255,958 km+51 km
Average of roughly 631 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG02 FTD 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 2002 Mercedes 814D (YG02 FTD) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Power steering: with an air/fluid leak from any part of the system. Nearside front steel hose corroded and leak”; “offside rear Brake pipes and flexible hoses: excessively chafed, cracked with reinforcement cords exposed, excessively c”; “nearside rear Brake pipes and flexible hoses: excessively chafed, cracked with reinforcement cords exposed, excessively ”.
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