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Mercedes-Benz 280 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,813 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.
77%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 79% of peers
+15.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,813 tests · fleet 61%
77%
Where the 280 fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics95
Holds up better on tyres, road wheels, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Mercedes-Benz 280 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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