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Mercedes Benz E 280 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz E 280. Check any E 280 by registration number below.

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94.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.9%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

10

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz E 280 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz E 280 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.1%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the E 280 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz E 280, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz E 280 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 255 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

Mileage at 10yr

217k mi

2007

Based on 401 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

Mileage at 10yr

225k mi

2006

Based on 631 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

131k mi

Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

2005

Based on 431 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Mileage at 10yr

232k mi

2004

Based on 108 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

295k mi

2000

Based on 88 vehicles

96.6%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

143k mi

1999

Based on 79 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

227k mi

1998

Based on 84 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1997

Based on 163 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 130 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

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87.8% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz E 280

Mercedes Benz E 280 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz E 280 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 280?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 280 is 94.1% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz E 280?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz E 280 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.1%, the Mercedes Benz E 280 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz E 280?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz E 280?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz E 280: 141,764 miles at 5 years, 217,399 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E 280 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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