MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 245/45r17 99w (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MD06 NYU safe to buy?
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