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B23 DMP

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,275 mi
Last recorded83,275 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DMP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 83,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,584 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,553 miles

slight body corrosion under abs unit

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,107 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 81,871 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 81,871 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,707 miles

Both rear tyres age deteriorating on side walls

O/S/F tyre age deteriorating on side walls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre side walls starting to crack.

spare wheel fitted correct tyre size

Pass 18 May 2012 81,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,468 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,768 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 78,813 miles

Battery insecure

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 2 May 2007 78,320 miles

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

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

slight play in front subframmountings

Pass 17 May 2006 78,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 78,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B23 DMP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B23 DMP, 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 B23 DMP registered?

B23 DMP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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