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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Ml 280

2 vehicles · 3 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Ml 280 vehicles and 3 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Ml 280 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,970 miles.

2
Vehicles
3
MOT tests
5.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Ml 280 problem areas

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

  • Brakes38%
  • Other25%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
  • Steering12%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Mercedes-benz Ml 280 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
15367%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz Ml 280 MOT faults

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

  1. Both sides seals corroded (2 times)
  2. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Subframe corroded (2 times)
  8. Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
  9. Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz Ml 280 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 2 3 67% 145,970

Mercedes-benz Ml 280 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz Ml 280 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 5.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Ml 280 MOT issues are: Both sides seals corroded; Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Ml 280 in our data has covered around 145,970 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz Ml 280

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