1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · B288 NAB
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 08/02/1985. Recorded mileage 113,242 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,242 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
B288 NAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 113,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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B288 NAB Mileage History
- 15/08/2023112,744 mi
- 22/07/2024112,816 mi+72 mi
- 23/07/2024112,819 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/2026113,240 mi+421 mi
- 18/05/2026113,242 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B288 NAB 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 (B288 NAB) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
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