MERCEDES 280 Common Problems & Reliability
Based on 101 MOT tests from 10 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every MERCEDES 280 has the same fault.
MERCEDES 280's have a very good reliability rating of 670/999. The score was calculated from the average of every MERCEDES 280 that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1984 | 670/999Good | 131,034 miles | 1,164 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1982 | 670/999Good | 132,413 miles | 828 vehicles |
How reliable is the MERCEDES 280?
Based on 101 MOT tests from 10 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
101
Pass rate
75.2%
Median mileage
35,156 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every MERCEDES 280 has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 609 out of 999.
Common MERCEDES 280 MOT problems
Based on 101 MOT tests from 10 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. That sample is too small to describe recurring problems, so this page does not list model-specific faults.
MERCEDES 280 MOT reliability by year
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
Not enough VehicleScore data for year-by-year conclusions.
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Common problems tell you what can affect MERCEDES 280s generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
Where does this data come from?
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.