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KU55 VVP

2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VVP
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 165,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 162,976 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 162,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,581 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 161,518 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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KU55 VVP is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU55 VVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was KU55 VVP registered?

KU55 VVP is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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