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1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · B228 TEL

B228 TEL

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 16/04/1985. Recorded mileage 34,472 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
2746cc

B228 TEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
  • 34,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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B228 TEL Mileage History

  1. 02/02/202231,603 mi
  2. 10/02/202332,260 mi+657 mi
  3. 12/02/202433,138 mi+878 mi
  4. 07/02/202533,884 mi+746 mi
  5. 12/02/202634,472 mi+588 mi

Average of roughly 712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B228 TEL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (B228 TEL) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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