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£10,995
Coach Build (Motorhome)

Mercedes-Benz Vario O814D Plaxton Cheetah

Used
177,120 miles
5 Berths

Essential Information
Hob
Fridge
Kitchen Sink
Dining Table
Woodburner
Ceiling Fan/Vent
Shower - Internal
Shower - External
Toilet - Built-in
Extra Storage
Reversing Camera

Detailed Information
Vehicle Description

Engine: 4.25 Litre OM904LA direct-injection turbo-diesel
Power: 134 hp (100 kW) and 520 Nm of torque
Transmission: ZF five-speed manual
Chassis: Mercedes-Benz Vario 814D with a 4.25m wheelbase.
Body: Plaxton Cheetah minicoach body (33 Seater)
Interior: Features a step-entrance design with an in-swing door, a flat floor with no wheelarch intrusion, and a rear luggage capacity 3.63 cubic metres.
Brakes & Suspension: Equipped with all-round disc brakes and standard or optional rear air suspension.

Conversion Description

Mercedes Vario 814D Off-Grid Family Bus Conversion | Private HGV | Fresh MOT

£10,995 ONO

2004 (04 Plate) Mercedes Vario 814D bus conversion.

285,047 km. (177,120 miles)

Just passed MOT in June and is ready to drive away.

A spacious, fully equipped off-grid bus conversion built for practical living, family adventures, festivals, long-term travel or full-time vanlife. This is not a showroom conversion, but a solid handmade build designed to be lived in and used.

Registered as a Private HGV.

— Living & Sleeping —
* Sleeps 5+
* King-size bunk-style bed (shorter than standard king)
* Small double bed with large storage area underneath
* Sofa/ storage bench that can be used as a child’s single bed
* 4 x three-point belted passenger seats
* Removable dinette table
* Clothes storage cubby holes around sleeping area

— Bathroom —
* Full shower
* Separett Tiny dry toilet

— Kitchen —
* Large deep sink
* Removable multi-level draining board
* Over 1 metre of food preparation worktop
* Alpicool Adventurer AD90X 90L 24v fridge freezer
* Electric hob
* Portable gas hob
* Multiple food storage cupboards
* Berkey 8.5L high quality water filtration system

— Off-Grid Electrical System —
A genuine off-grid setup capable of extended periods away from hook-up.

* 3 x 400W roof-mounted solar panels (1200W total)
* 8 x 12V leisure batteries (24v at 510Ah)
* 24V Vehicle split charger
* EDECOA EM-402A hybrid inverter 4200VA/4000W
* EHU hookup connection with 20m EHU cable (UK/EU connectors)
* maXpeedingrods MXR3500 3000W petrol inverter generator silent portable
* Bluetti AC180 1800W/1152Wh (power bank)

— Water & Utilities —
* Propex 10L caravan electric water storage heater
* 200+ litre water tank and 10m fill-up hose
* COSTWAY portable twin tub washing machine 7.5kg/3kg spin drier
* Big Berkey 8.5L high quality drinking water filtration system
* Bulfinch shower outlet point with shower fitting hose (outside)

— Heating & Ventilation —
* 4.2KW Portable Gas Heater
* Ekol Apple Pie (Apple Stack) 4Kw multifuel wood burner with hot plate, mini pizza oven and enclosure.
* 2 x MaxxAir fans (Deluxe and Dome)
* 2 x Opening sky lights

— Extras —
* Fold-up bike included
* Gas for the portable stove
* 7KG gas bottle (empty, for the heater)
* 20L Diesel jerry can
* 10L Petrol jerry can
* 46L Wastehog, grey waste tank with wheels.

* Lots of miscellaneous supplies for the bus.

— Condition —
This is a handmade conversion built using solid materials rather than lightweight flat-pack furniture or MDF. It is not a professional conversion and is not cosmetically perfect, but everything is functional, practical and ready to use.

There is one known issue: a support bar inside the rear boot/storage area will eventually require welding/replacement. It is currently fine and has not affected use.

— Important —
* Registered as Private HGV
* Buyer must ensure they hold the appropriate licence entitlement to drive

A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious, fully off-grid family bus conversion with huge storage, substantial solar capacity, wood burner, shower and washing machine.

Viewings welcome.

Cold Start-up video: https://youtube.com/shorts/sJv0XeujCeQ?feature=share
Walk-in View video: https://youtube.com/shorts/bAFe5BELWXk?feature=share

Message for more information, photos or videos.

Beds Description

1.72 x 1.82 m (upper bunk)
1.24 x 1.80 m (lower small double bunk)
1.51 x 0.55 m (sofa/storage bench/kid’s bed)


Contact the Seller

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Vehicle Spec
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Transmission:
Manual
Belted Seats:
5 Belts
Driving Side:
Right-Hand Drive
Vehicle Length:
8.10 meters
Vehicle Height:
2.99 meters
Vehicle Width:
2.40 meters
Registered Vehicle Type:
Other (see description for explanation)

Conversion Spec
Conversion Condition:
Good
Converter Type:
Self Build - Handcrafted Start-up
Gas Sign-off:
Gas free
Max Weight (MAM/GVW/MTPLM):
8,200kg
Unladen Weight Verified:
No - the vehicle has not been weighed since completion

Electrics
USB Sockets
Leisure Battery
Split Charge Relay
Solar Panel(s)
Inverter
240v Electrics
240v Mains Charger