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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 280sel

3 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mercedes-benz 280sel vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 280sel has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,366 miles.

3
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
240
Avg miles / year
4.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 280sel problem areas

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

  • Other47%
  • Lamps & electrical18%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Brakes8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Visibility4%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Mercedes-benz 280sel pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1367%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Mercedes-benz 280sel MOT faults

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

  1. Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has slightly corroded (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  4. Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8) (1 times)
  7. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  8. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front king pin play (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 280sel pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 4 50% 67,403
2017 1 3 67% 192,739
1972 1 3 67% 34,956

Mercedes-benz 280sel reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mercedes-benz 280sel vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 4.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 280sel MOT issues are: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has slightly corroded (7.1.2); Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2); Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2).

The typical Mercedes-benz 280sel in our data has covered around 98,366 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz 280sel

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