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B288 NAB

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,242 mi
Last recorded113,242 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB288 NAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 113,242 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 113,240 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 112,816 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation footbrake travel (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 112,744 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 112,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 112,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,491 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,415 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,643 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,637 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 110,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle leak

Pass 18 May 2016 110,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding on

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 110,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 10,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 92,613 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 109,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 108,934 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2010 108,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 108,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 107,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 106,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 105,729 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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B288 NAB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 B288 NAB, 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 B288 NAB registered?

B288 NAB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B288 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B288 NAB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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