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SN06 NFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,615 mi
Last recorded128,615 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes under sealed

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 122,283 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes under sealed

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,756 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 113,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,800 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,715 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 50,640 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

inner front brake pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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SN06 NFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SN06 NFJ, 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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SN06 NFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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