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SD56 JEO

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,123 mi
Last recorded111,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 JEO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,123 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 111,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 104,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 101,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 101,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant low

heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2022 98,068 miles

Factory fitted undertrays and covers preventing full inspection of certain areas / items.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 97,972 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Factory fitted undertrays and covers preventing full inspection of certain areas / items.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,834 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,441 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 62,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,311 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,534 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,968 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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SD56 JEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD56 JEO, 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 SD56 JEO registered?

SD56 JEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is SD56 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 JEO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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