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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5

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

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,162 miles.

1
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Emissions & nuisance17%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  4. Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1971 1 2 50% 16,162

Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 MOT issues are: Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f); Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f).

The typical Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5 in our data has covered around 16,162 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz 280se 3.5

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