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TLZ 1852

2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

301,106 mi
Last recorded301,106 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLZ 1852
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 301,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 290,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 266,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 241,348 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 240,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 219,511 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 218,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 208,987 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 208,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 198,464 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 197,848 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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TLZ 1852 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 54.5%.

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 TLZ 1852, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was TLZ 1852 registered?

TLZ 1852 is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is TLZ 1852 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLZ 1852 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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