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MD06 NYU

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,096 mi
Last recorded146,096 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 NYU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 146,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 245/45r17 99w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 145,605 miles

Brake performance not tested Nsf seized (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4, 245/45r18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,720 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,720 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 125,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,244 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,413 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2016 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread inner circumference

Fail 23 Sep 2015 110,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread inner circumference

Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,221 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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MD06 NYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MD06 NYU, 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 MD06 NYU registered?

MD06 NYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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