MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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 OSW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 OSW, 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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What year was W481 OSW registered?
W481 OSW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 July 2000.
Is W481 OSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W481 OSW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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