Mercedes 280
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 175 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
175
Model Years
1990 to 2007
Years Covered
4
About the Mercedes 280
The Mercedes 280 was MOT tested 175 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1990 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 51,363 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 127,342 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes 280 by Year
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Questions about the Mercedes 280
Is the Mercedes 280 reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (1990 to 2007), the Mercedes 280 averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 175 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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