MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 280s
4 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz 280s vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 280s has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,901 miles.
4
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
141
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 280s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 280s MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Steering9%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Mercedes-benz 280s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 50% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz 280s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 280s MOT tests:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b) (2 times)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b) (2 times)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) (2 times)
- Wheel trims fitted - Retainers not checked and brakes not fully inspected (2 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Undersill covering under body (2 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (1 times)
- one rear exhaust rubber mounting ring perrished (1 times)
- All 4 tyres are cracking within the tread (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 280s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 161,685 |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 98,679 |
| 2013 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 19,033 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 32,209 |
Mercedes-benz 280s reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz 280s vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 280s MOT issues are:
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).
The typical Mercedes-benz 280s in our data has covered around
77,901 miles.
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