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KV55 HCU

2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 HCU
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,276 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 59,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 59,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,552 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,552 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,765 miles

front brake discs warped sightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,107 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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KV55 HCU is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KV55 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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KV55 HCU is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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