Mercedes-Benz 280 MOT pass rate
82.2% of 1,840 Mercedes-Benz 280 MOT tests pass.
At 82.2%, the 280 passes slightly less often than the average across all Mercedes-Benz models (83.5%).
The Mercedes-Benz 280 has a pass rate of 82.2%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (14) | 14 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (23) | 23 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 82.0% | 1,799 | 87,438 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Mercedes-Benz 280
The most common reason the Mercedes-Benz 280 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 39.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 38.1% | Excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.6% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 17.0% | Not working |
| Steering | 11.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.5% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Tyres | 10.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz 280?
- 82.2% of Mercedes-Benz 280 MOT tests pass, based on 1,840 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Mercedes-Benz 280?
- The most common reason the Mercedes-Benz 280 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Mercedes-Benz 280's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Mercedes-Benz service history guide for how to check and keep one.