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LS56 EKV

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,019 mi
Last recorded124,019 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,527 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 118,517 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration Emission not tested excessive smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 111,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,660 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,796 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,703 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 85,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LS56 EKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS56 EKV, 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 LS56 EKV registered?

LS56 EKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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The MOT history for LS56 EKV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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