MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi
1 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 181,376 miles.
1
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
9,843
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi MOT tests:
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Brakes35%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Other20%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Visibility6%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure2%
Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- nearside rear seatbelt lazy return (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both front discs worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 181,376 |
Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz Ml280 cdi in our data has covered around
181,376 miles.
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