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LS57 VUF

2007 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,976 mi
Last recorded140,976 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 28081,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,993 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 126,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 126,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,532 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 122,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,114 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,629 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,683 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,848 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle preventing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,530 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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LS57 VUF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 81,094 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 LS57 VUF, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LS57 VUF registered?

LS57 VUF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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