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SV55 XXE

2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto

Gold Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XXE
MakeMercedes
ModelE280 CDI Avantgarde Auto
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,315 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 75,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 72,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 69,260 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 63,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020

How Reliable is the Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto?

Based on 1,508 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
6,962
Miles/Year
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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SV55 XXE is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto in Gold with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV55 XXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SV55 XXE registered?

SV55 XXE is a 2005 Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is SV55 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 XXE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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