1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · 2 NPB
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 68,392 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 NPB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 68,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 NPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2 NPB) between April 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
2 NPB Mileage History
- 21/04/200660,429 mi
- 10/12/200760,591 mi+162 mi
- 12/12/200760,592 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/201260,761 mi+169 mi
- 29/07/201361,523 mi+762 mi
- 31/07/201462,122 mi+599 mi
- 31/07/201563,030 mi+908 mi
- 02/08/201663,385 mi+355 mi
- 28/07/201764,023 mi+638 mi
- 31/07/201764,024 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/201864,550 mi+526 mi
- 30/07/201964,943 mi+393 mi
- 03/08/202065,458 mi+515 mi
- 27/08/202166,236 mi+778 mi
- 01/09/202166,237 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/202267,047 mi+810 mi
- 31/08/202367,585 mi+538 mi
- 16/09/202467,937 mi+352 mi
- 15/10/202568,392 mi+455 mi
- 15/10/202568,392 mi
Average of roughly 409 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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