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FYY 508H

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,336 mi
Last recorded64,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 508H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 64,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 64,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,070 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 64,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 63,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,678 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 62,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,869 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,103 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,527 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,233 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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FYY 508H is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 88,282 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYY 508H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FYY 508H registered?

FYY 508H is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is FYY 508H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYY 508H shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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