1985 Mercedes 280 2.7L Petrol · B871 EKY
1985 Mercedes 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 72,802 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B871 EKY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 72,802 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: Average
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B871 EKY Mileage History
- 02/06/202272,011 mi
- 06/09/202372,693 mi+682 mi
- 28/03/202572,802 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 280 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B871 EKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes 280 (B871 EKY) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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