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VUI 1147

2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,656 mi
Last recorded177,656 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 1147
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 177,656 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2025 177,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 162,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 143,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 135,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 128,497 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,758 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 103,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 92,964 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,402 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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VUI 1147 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 81.8%.

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 VUI 1147, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VUI 1147 registered?

VUI 1147 is a 2006 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is VUI 1147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 1147 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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