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B241 HFE

1984 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 280104,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB241 HFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,621 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 92,598 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake binds (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated and corroded / all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 92,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,104 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Main beam tell tale not working

Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,983 miles

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 91,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 91,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 90,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front seat, seat back only secured on right hand side

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,554 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE LEAKING AT FLANGE JOINT SLIGHTLY.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 88,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,993 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 86,993 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 81,669 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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B241 HFE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 104,638 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 B241 HFE, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B241 HFE registered?

B241 HFE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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