1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · B651 OPH
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 13/05/1985. Recorded mileage 174,323 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,323 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
B651 OPH Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2025
- 174,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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B651 OPH Mileage History
- 18/09/2006142,036 mi
- 17/09/2007146,852 mi+4,816 mi
- 17/09/2007146,852 mi
- 18/08/2008150,372 mi+3,520 mi
- 20/08/2008150,372 mi
- 09/11/2009154,275 mi+3,903 mi
- 08/11/2010157,801 mi+3,526 mi
- 07/12/2011160,013 mi+2,212 mi
- 02/10/2012161,722 mi+1,709 mi
- 20/11/2013164,220 mi+2,498 mi
- 29/11/2013164,220 mi
- 27/11/2014166,004 mi+1,784 mi
- 17/11/2015167,248 mi+1,244 mi
- 24/11/2015167,248 mi
- 25/11/2016169,472 mi+2,224 mi
- 23/11/2017170,903 mi+1,431 mi
- 19/11/2018172,212 mi+1,309 mi
- 23/11/2018172,212 mi
- 18/11/2019172,616 mi+404 mi
- 24/11/2020172,921 mi+305 mi
- 25/11/2020172,921 mi
- 03/12/2021173,255 mi+334 mi
- 06/12/2021173,257 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2022173,848 mi+591 mi
- 16/12/2022173,848 mi
- 23/01/2024174,118 mi+270 mi
- 30/01/2025174,323 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 1,758 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
B651 OPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (B651 OPH) between September 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”.
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