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YP08 DPU

2008 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,679 mi
Last recorded200,679 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 DPU
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 200,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 195,629 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 186,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 169,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 154,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 136,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 136,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 107,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 99,406 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front to rear brake pipes corroded,advise further inspection

Fail 13 May 2016 99,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front to rear brake pipes corroded,advise further inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,284 miles

(1) Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

(5) Metal brake pies corroded slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,614 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,080 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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YP08 DPU is a 2008 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP08 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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YP08 DPU is a 2008 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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