1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 2.5L Petrol · B735 MPB
1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 85,227 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 250
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B735 MPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2025
- 85,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B735 MPB 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 250 (B735 MPB) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced multiple areas of corrosi”; “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
B735 MPB Mileage History
- 30/08/202385,081 mi
- 07/09/202385,105 mi+24 mi
- 29/08/202485,191 mi+86 mi
- 10/09/202485,205 mi+14 mi
- 09/09/202585,227 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 72 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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