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E280 CDI AVANTGARDE AUTO · Black

KU55 WBT
MERCEDES KU55 WBT
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Mar 2026
First reg20 Sep 2005
Mileage197,222 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 7 July 2026.

PASSED · 8 Mar 2025
Test date8 Mar 2025
Expiry26 Mar 2026
Test number236553144410
Mileage197,222 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 8 Mar 2025
Test date8 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number919630654386
Mileage197,222 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Feb 2024
Test date29 Feb 2024
Expiry26 Mar 2025
Test number395502417662
Mileage194,287 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 3 Mar 2023
Test date3 Mar 2023
Expiry26 Mar 2024
Test number675323664828
Mileage189,769 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 25 Feb 2023
Test date25 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number124563829451
Mileage189,680 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2022
Test date26 Mar 2022
Expiry26 Mar 2023
Test number498932357282
Mileage185,278 mi
FAILED · 19 Mar 2022
Test date19 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number252620994913
Mileage185,278 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2021
Test date15 Mar 2021
Expiry26 Mar 2022
Test number499701934185
Mileage180,089 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low
PASSED · 21 Mar 2020
Test date21 Mar 2020
Expiry26 Mar 2021
Test number744867217363
Mileage176,168 mi
PASSED · 2 Mar 2019
Test date2 Mar 2019
Expiry26 Mar 2020
Test number795105222326
Mileage169,254 mi
AdvisoryOSR & NSR brake hoses are slightly perished
AdvisorySlight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
AdvisoryOSF & NSF Suspension arm ball joint dust covers are damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
AdvisoryEngine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
PASSED · 24 Mar 2018
Test date24 Mar 2018
Expiry26 Mar 2019
Test number193146183754
Mileage163,553 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 25 Mar 2017
Test date25 Mar 2017
Expiry26 Mar 2018
Test number297291977429
Mileage156,380 mi
PASSED · 22 Mar 2016
Test date22 Mar 2016
Expiry26 Mar 2017
Test number600600968421
Mileage148,387 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisoryengine cover fitted
Advisoryunder trays fitted
PASSED · 27 Mar 2015
Test date27 Mar 2015
Expiry26 Mar 2016
Test number676886785029
Mileage138,969 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2014
Test date25 Mar 2014
Expiry24 Mar 2015
Test number695704984037
Mileage131,176 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Jun 2013
Test date20 Jun 2013
Expiry11 Jul 2014
Test number627651973110
Mileage115,110 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 19 Jun 2013
Test date19 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number937850473138
Mileage115,110 mi
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 11 Jul 2012
Test date11 Jul 2012
Expiry11 Jul 2013
Test number155603792136
Mileage91,058 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAILED · 10 Jul 2012
Test date10 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number177852092175
Mileage91,010 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 12 Jul 2011
Test date12 Jul 2011
Expiry11 Jul 2012
Test number846103691169
Mileage73,248 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry5 Jun 2011
Test number310213350165
Mileage58,458 mi
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User Enteredsome outer edge wear Nearside front
FAILED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number212463250133
Mileage58,458 mi
FailRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User Enteredsome outer edge wear Nearside front
PASSED · 26 May 2009
Test date26 May 2009
Expiry5 Jun 2010
Test number472866749166
Mileage39,212 mi
PASSED · 6 Jun 2008
Test date6 Jun 2008
Expiry5 Jun 2009
Test number164628858127
Mileage21,264 mi