MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E280 cdi
4 vehicles · 63 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz E280 cdi vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E280 cdi has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,385 miles.
4
Vehicles
63
MOT tests
7,826
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E280 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E280 cdi MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Brakes24%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz E280 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz E280 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E280 cdi MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not nsr (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (from engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (2 times)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz E280 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 63 | 83% | 154,385 |
Mercedes-benz E280 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz E280 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E280 cdi MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E280 cdi in our data has covered around
154,385 miles.
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