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SLZ 2283

2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,096 mi
Last recorded177,096 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 2283
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 177,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 170,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 169,736 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 160,107 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 159,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 154,605 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 154,379 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,855 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 134,725 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,291 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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SLZ 2283 is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Silver 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 SLZ 2283, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SLZ 2283 registered?

SLZ 2283 is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is SLZ 2283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 2283 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.

Does SLZ 2283 have outstanding finance?

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