MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz V280
5 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mercedes-benz V280 vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz V280 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 110,450 miles.
5
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
6,291
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz V280 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz V280 MOT tests:
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Brakes25%
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Other24%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility4%
Mercedes-benz V280 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Mercedes-benz V280 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz V280 MOT tests:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- both rear tyres cracking (2 times)
- centre and rear exhaust clamps deteriorated but exhaust still secure at joints (2 times)
- front inner brake pads worn possibly worn low (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear centre seat not attached to vehicle (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz V280 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 105,206 |
| 2001 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 146,945 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 87,411 |
| 1999 | 2 | 28 | 61% | 102,240 |
Mercedes-benz V280 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mercedes-benz V280 vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz V280 MOT issues are:
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)); Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz V280 in our data has covered around
110,450 miles.
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