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KO06 WUL

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

239,743 mi
Last recorded239,743 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 WUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 239,743 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 239,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 207,394 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 204,736 miles

Nearside Steering rack has end play.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 201,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack slight play. Nearside.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 201,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack slight play. Nearside.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 184,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2016 165,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 162,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2014 147,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,063 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 Front 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 24 Aug 2012 118,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,195 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KO06 WUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KO06 WUL, 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 KO06 WUL registered?

KO06 WUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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