Mercedes-Benz 280 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,813 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,813 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 77% of Mercedes-Benz 280 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 280 tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz 280 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, road wheels, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz 280 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz 280 holds up well for its age: 77% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 79% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz 280?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz 280 in 2024: 13 years and older, 77%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz 280 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz 280 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).