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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 280sl

15 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Mercedes-benz 280sl vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 280sl has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,778 miles.

15
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
578
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 280sl problem areas

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

  • Other56%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Steering7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Mercedes-benz 280sl pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
22100%
31100%
71100%

Fuel types: Petrol (15)

Most common Mercedes-benz 280sl MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre perished (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre perished (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre perished (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre perished (3 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  7. surface rust exhaust (1 times)
  8. Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Both side (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 280sl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 2 2 100% 45,292
2017 4 10 70% 57,798
1985 1 2 50% 69,514
1983 1 6 67% 127,278
1970 2 3 100% 45,725
1969 2 4 100% 41,140
1968 1 2 50% 85,185

Mercedes-benz 280sl reliability FAQ

Across 15 Mercedes-benz 280sl vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 280sl MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre perished; Nearside Rear Tyre perished; Offside Front Tyre perished.

The typical Mercedes-benz 280sl in our data has covered around 57,778 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz 280sl

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