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Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz e280 cdi sport auto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Mercedes-benz e280 cdi sport auto
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz e280 cdi sport auto (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz A-class Mercedes-benz e280 cdi sport auto
MOT pass rate 78% 80% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 20% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 86,210 mi 143,684 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 362,612 1

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz A-class

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Mercedes-benz e280 cdi sport auto

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz e280 cdi sport auto (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz A-class report Full Mercedes-benz e280 cdi sport auto report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.