MOT Check for MERCEDES BENZ 280s
The MERCEDES BENZ 280 makes up 71,733 of the overall 21,018,080 MERCEDES BENZ MOT test results. Select your 280 model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Occurs:42 times
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Occurs:35 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Occurs:118 times
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Occurs:16 times
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:22 times
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:14 times
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Occurs:17 times
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Occurs:25 times
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive b Occurs:14 times
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Occurs:973 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Occurs:11 times
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:48 times
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Occurs:14 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Occurs:30 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working Occurs:23 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play Occurs:83 times
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering Occurs:17 times
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured Occurs:47 times
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:43 times
Exhaust mounting missing Occurs:76 times
Nearside Front Braking system leaking Occurs:12 times
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:11 times
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:48 times
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