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KR06 WNS

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

220,731 mi
Last recorded220,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 220,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 211,893 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 211,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 206,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 198,451 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 198,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 190,886 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 183,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 183,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 172,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 172,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 164,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 164,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 153,687 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,112 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both rear tyres getting close to the limit (2.mm)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 150,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f brake slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom rear (also dust cover split) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both rear tyres getting close to the limit (2.mm)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,799 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

front brake fluctuatio and application close to limit

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 146,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

front brake fluctuatio and application close to limit

low brake pad light on

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 143,628 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 143,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 133,527 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,747 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,147 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply cord not exposed

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,465 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 66,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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KR06 WNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WNS, 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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KR06 WNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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