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B306 OPJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,164 mi
Last recorded90,164 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB306 OPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 90,164 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,932 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,286 miles

Front valance/bumper corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ Sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ Chassis leg/ Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ Sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear valance/bumper corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,576 miles

Front Front valance/bumper corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ chassis leg/ anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear valance/bumper corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,748 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill/wheelarch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill/wheelarch has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2019 87,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,815 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering Idler arm bushing has excessive movement (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking Leaking from bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,166 miles

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

steering idler arm has slight play in a bush

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,131 miles

Heavy corrosion building on outer sills

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front offside plus nearside jacking points corroded bot not excessive

both rear lower wheel arches close to rear lower bumper valance corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2012 81,324 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,089 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner aches have slight corrosion

o/s/f sill has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2009 78,821 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 74,365 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B306 OPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B306 OPJ, 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 B306 OPJ registered?

B306 OPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B306 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B306 OPJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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