Mercedes-Benz 280 MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz 280 appears in 4,946 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2022. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 81.5%.
4,946
MOT tests analysed
81.5%
Pass rate
18.5%
Fail rate
1980–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,030 | 81.5% | 18.4% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.9% | 540 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.8% | 335 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.8% | 289 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.4% | 267 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 212 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 173 |
| 7 | Steering | 2.4% | 117 |
| 8 | Tyres | 1.6% | 78 |
Methodology & source. Based on 4,946 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.