MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has a slight pulge at the outer side wall
offside front tyre is on 3 mm tead depth
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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W491 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W491 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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What year was W491 MVV registered?
W491 MVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 May 2000.
Is W491 MVV safe to buy?
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