MOT Check for MERCEDES BENZ 280s

The MERCEDES BENZ 280 makes up 73,703 of the overall 25,101,477 MERCEDES BENZ MOT test results. Select your 280 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:78 times
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing  Occurs:22 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:36 times
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:11 times
Windscreen washer not working  Occurs:183 times
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:24 times
Headlamp switch faulty  Occurs:22 times
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt  Occurs:25 times
Rear fog lamp switch insecure  Occurs:14 times
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:28 times
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:17 times
Windscreen has damage Occurs:133 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:866 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:118 times
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position.  Occurs:65 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:85 times
Nearside Stop lamp not working  Occurs:452 times
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:45 times
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering  Occurs:30 times
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:14 times
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated  Occurs:64 times
Offside Rear Rear position lamp not working  Occurs:42 times
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:30 times
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