1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · B594 HRX
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1985. Recorded mileage 80,830 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2746cc
B594 HRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 80,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B594 HRX Mileage History
- 22/04/202279,800 mi
- 16/06/202379,882 mi+82 mi
- 02/07/202479,957 mi+75 mi
- 23/09/202580,801 mi+844 mi
- 04/11/202580,830 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B594 HRX MOT History
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 (B594 HRX) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, wrong colour (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduce”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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