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940 AH

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,119 mi
Last recorded33,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940 AH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 33,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,319 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,131 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 32,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,307 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,988 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,537 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,066 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 28,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,770 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,744 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,895 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,000 miles

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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940 AH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 940 AH, 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.

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What year was 940 AH registered?

940 AH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 940 AH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 940 AH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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