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Q481OBW

2017 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,770 mi
Last recorded44,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ481OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 44,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 42,252 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 31,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 18,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 17,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 5,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 420 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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Q481OBW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q481OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q481OBW registered?

Q481OBW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 9 December 2017.

Is Q481OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q481OBW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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