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VRZ 5031

2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,734 mi
Last recorded210,734 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRZ 5031
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 210,734 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 210,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 206,282 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 200,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 200,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 194,995 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 194,937 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 183,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 171,063 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 170,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 160,919 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 160,595 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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VRZ 5031 is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VRZ 5031, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRZ 5031?

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What year was VRZ 5031 registered?

VRZ 5031 is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is VRZ 5031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRZ 5031 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRZ 5031 have outstanding finance?

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