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1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · B316 HRD

B316 HRD

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1985. Recorded mileage 207,249 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/05/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
2746cc

B316 HRD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
  • 207,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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B316 HRD Mileage History

  1. 27/10/2022206,985 mi
  2. 28/11/2022206,995 mi+10 mi
  3. 13/12/2022206,999 mi+4 mi
  4. 29/04/2024207,229 mi+230 mi
  5. 07/05/2024207,249 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B316 HRD 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 (B316 HRD) between October 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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