MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All tyres wearing on edges- may be under inflated
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
All tyres wearing on edges- may be under inflated
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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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W487 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W487 SWP, 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 W487 SWP registered?
W487 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 October 2000.
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