MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,782 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
other suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty
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
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B220 KNV?
You can check the full history of B220 KNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for B220 KNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B220 KNV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B220 KNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.