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VHZ 2798

2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,884 mi
Last recorded212,884 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 2798
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 212,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 203,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 185,779 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 172,430 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 172,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2019 141,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 135,462 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 135,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,590 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 125,532 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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VHZ 2798 is a 2006 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 VHZ 2798, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VHZ 2798 registered?

VHZ 2798 is a 2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is VHZ 2798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 2798 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 VHZ 2798 have outstanding finance?

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