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LF55 UWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,062 mi
Last recorded142,062 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 UWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,062 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 134,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 125,152 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,616 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 86,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,017 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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LF55 UWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF55 UWZ, 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 LF55 UWZ registered?

LF55 UWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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