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J7 FRO

2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FRO
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 126,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 123,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 117,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,292 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,229 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto?

Based on 1,508 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
6,962
Miles/Year
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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J7 FRO is a 2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J7 FRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was J7 FRO registered?

J7 FRO is a 2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is J7 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 FRO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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