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KR06 TLU

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,366 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 140,459 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 140,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 133,656 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 128,310 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 120,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,040 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,036 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,828 miles

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both rear in boot (5.2.2a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

emissions not detected

Fail 30 Mar 2017 108,825 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower forward most (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both rear in boot (5.2.2a)

emissions not detected

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 96,644 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,438 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,438 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,957 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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KR06 TLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR06 TLU, 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 KR06 TLU registered?

KR06 TLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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