1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · A185 FBA
1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 1984. Recorded mileage 86,147 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A185 FBA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2024
- 86,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A185 FBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 (A185 FBA) between April 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2024 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
A185 FBA Mileage History
- 16/04/202486,138 mi
- 30/04/202486,147 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 235 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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