1985 Mercedes 280 2.7L Petrol · B111 AMT
1985 Mercedes 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1985. Recorded mileage 134,821 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2746cc
B111 AMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 134,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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B111 AMT Mileage History
- 14/03/2022128,481 mi
- 29/03/2023128,745 mi+264 mi
- 04/07/2024128,787 mi+42 mi
- 04/07/2024128,787 mi
- 17/07/2025134,821 mi+6,034 mi
Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B111 AMT 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 280 (B111 AMT) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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