MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,628 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/End sill into wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/End sill into wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen stone chip
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pickup ring rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Rear Lower Both quarters/boot floor slightly corroded
Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
underside surface corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken on swivel joint (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre on wear bars .
Offside rear tyre worn low close to wear bars .
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Hand brake / foot pedal rubber missing .
Offside front tyre cut on outer side wall.// no cords showing .
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W481 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W481 MVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W481 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 May 2000.
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