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17 ROY

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,644 mi
Last recorded105,644 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 ROY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 105,644 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,641 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

hazard switch not working

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,951 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 103,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 103,748 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,632 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 103,173 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 103,127 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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17 ROY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 105,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 17 ROY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 17 ROY registered?

17 ROY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 17 ROY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 ROY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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