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N4 AAL

2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,434 mi
Last recorded238,434 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 AAL
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 238,434 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 238,411 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 236,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 235,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022
Fail 30 Jul 2022 226,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 216,739 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 216,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 206,420 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 196,623 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 196,382 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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N4 AAL is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N4 AAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was N4 AAL registered?

N4 AAL is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is N4 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 AAL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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