Mercedes 280
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 175 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
175
Best Year
2007 (97%)
Years Covered
4
About the Mercedes 280
The Mercedes 280 has been tested 175 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1990 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 34 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 79%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes 280 by Year
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