MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi
3 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,609 miles.
3
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
4,494
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi MOT tests:
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Emissions & nuisance28%
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Brakes22%
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Other20%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn / bald on edge (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 14 | 71% | 102,609 |
Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn / bald on edge.
The typical Mercedes-benz Ml280cdi in our data has covered around
102,609 miles.
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