1985 Mercedes 280 2.7L Petrol · B568 ETW
1985 Mercedes 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 76,566 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B568 ETW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 76,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B568 ETW 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 1985 Mercedes 280 (B568 ETW) between August 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
B568 ETW Mileage History
- 02/08/202476,552 mi
- 12/09/202476,566 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 124 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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