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B918 FOF

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB918 FOF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,760 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,570 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,760 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,641 miles

Both outer sills corroded but outside of any prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2019 91,376 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 11 May 2018 91,036 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 91,034 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards not work (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 90,835 miles

front brake hoses very lightly marked

front drop link bushes cracking

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 May 2016 90,165 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 89,799 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 89,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 89,124 miles

slight play center drag link

Pass 16 May 2013 88,516 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly center draglink slight play

Pass 4 May 2012 87,107 miles

all four jacking points rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 85,735 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 84,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

h/b on max travel, rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 85,128 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 82,613 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2006 82,212 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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B918 FOF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B918 FOF, 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 B918 FOF registered?

B918 FOF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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