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B217 AKM

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Purple Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

10,145 mi
Last recorded10,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 10,145 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 10,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 10,074 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 9,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 9,840 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 9,840 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 9,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 9,140 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 8,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 8,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 8,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 8,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,335 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 7,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 7,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 7,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2010 7,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2009 6,272 miles
Fail 24 May 2009 6,272 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 6,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,066 miles

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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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B217 AKM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Purple with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B217 AKM, 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 B217 AKM registered?

B217 AKM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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