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KM06 ZWF

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,783 mi
Last recorded138,783 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 ZWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,047 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 137,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside metal brake pipes corroded and also obscured by fuel tank and under shields (1.1.11 (c))

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2022 137,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing with brake bind (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside metal brake pipes corroded and also obscured by fuel tank and under shields (1.1.11 (c))

protective under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns/os as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. s/brake and p brake requirements only just met (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,052 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 131,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48%rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 122,400 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 122,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 111,732 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 111,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 100,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 100,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 89,292 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 89,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 81,784 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 81,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 65,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,972 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Large chunk missing from outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,624 miles

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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KM06 ZWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 88,282 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 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM06 ZWF, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KM06 ZWF registered?

KM06 ZWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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