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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 280 s

1 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz 280 s vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 280 s has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 208,006 miles.

1
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
5.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 280 s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 280 s MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
  • Body & structure18%
  • Other18%
  • Lamps & electrical9%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz 280 s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 280 s MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  2. Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Wheel bearing has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. both side brake pipe, both side sills, under body floor, both side inner wheel arch, some suspension components all corroded (2 times)
  6. Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 280 s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1976 1 2 50% 208,006

Mercedes-benz 280 s reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz 280 s vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 5.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 280 s MOT issues are: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz 280 s in our data has covered around 208,006 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz 280 s

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