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CU08 MVX

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 MVX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 95,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,764 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,803 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front childs seat so seat belt can be checked

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,346 miles

damage to outer wall n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2017 72,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to outer wall n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 67,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 19,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 13,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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CU08 MVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU08 MVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CU08 MVX registered?

CU08 MVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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