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L26 BLK

2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Black Gas bi-fuel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,973 mi
Last recorded189,973 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 BLK
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 189,973 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 178,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 173,111 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 173,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 168,956 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2021 168,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 149,768 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 149,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 135,868 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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L26 BLK is a 2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Black with a 2,987cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L26 BLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was L26 BLK registered?

L26 BLK is a 2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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The MOT history for L26 BLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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