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B220 KNV

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,782 mi
Last recorded67,782 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB220 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 67,782 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 67,319 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 63,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,465 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,724 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

other suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired chalk marked (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

other suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,886 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 60,886 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,370 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 58,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wiring carrier bracket slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,278 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL AREAS SLGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL AREAS SLGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B220 KNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B220 KNV, 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 B220 KNV registered?

B220 KNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B220 KNV safe to buy?

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