1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.8L Petrol · B862 RLP
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 55,142 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2800cc
B862 RLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2025
- 55,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B862 RLP Mileage History
- 24/12/202154,060 mi
- 24/12/202254,440 mi+380 mi
- 04/02/202454,679 mi+239 mi
- 05/02/202454,685 mi+6 mi
- 03/02/202555,142 mi+457 mi
Average of roughly 348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B862 RLP 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 (B862 RLP) between December 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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