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

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96.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.9%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz Ml 280 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz Ml 280 has an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ml 280 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Ml 280 is around 153,767 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Ml 280, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz Ml 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 Ml 280 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 50 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2007

Based on 50 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 3yr

89k mi

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

2006

Based on 60 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz Ml 280

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Ml 280.

At 3 Years

80,607

miles

At 5 Years

153,767

miles

At 10 Years

175,486

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz Ml 280

Mercedes Benz Ml 280 — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Ml 280?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Ml 280 is 96.1% 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 Ml 280?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz Ml 280 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, the Mercedes Benz Ml 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 Ml 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 Ml 280?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz Ml 280: 80,607 miles at 3 years, 153,767 miles at 5 years, 175,486 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ml 280 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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