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H481 OWO

1991 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes Unknown99,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 OWO
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 142,764 miles

Front swivel joints damp

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 142,764 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Front swivel joints damp

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 17,479 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 17,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 17,458 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 17,448 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 17,448 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 173,508 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

fog light within 100mm of stop light

Fail 19 Jul 2018 17,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

fog light within 100mm of stop light

Pass 16 May 2017 17,181 miles

Central N/S - 3 X BODY BRACKETS MOUNTED WITH 6 X BOLTS INSUFFICIENT LENGTH TO PROTRUDE THRO NYLOC NUT FULLY

Central O/S - 3 X BODY BRACKETS MOUNTED WITH 6 X BOLTS INSUFFICIENT LENGTH TO PROTRUDE THRO NYLOC NUT FULLY

EMMISIONS - EMINOX STACK FITTED - VISUAL INSPECTION CARRIED OUT ONLY - PASSED

O/S/F WHEEL NUT X1 HAS ADDITIONAL CHROMED NUT FITTED TO THE EXTENDED THREAD

Pass 6 May 2016 169,895 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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H481 OWO is a 1991 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 99,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H481 OWO registered?

H481 OWO is a 1991 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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