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1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration305 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 78,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,348 miles

only just met the required foot brake efficiency

Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

only just met the required foot brake efficiency

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,696 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,895 miles

Nearside Front steering idler arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 74,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front steering idler arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,782 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,781 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,633 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 71,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,025 miles

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Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front pipe mounting braket slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,414 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,866 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,221 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 57,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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305 HKB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 305 HKB, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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305 HKB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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