Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto car check
Is the Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto reliable? We analysed 1,508 real MOT tests across 258 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto.
Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2987cc
- Power
- 190 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 7.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.7 mpg
- Urban
- 27.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 47.9 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2645
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 199 g/km Band J
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £300
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £165
Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto THIS CAR | 71.8% | 1,508 | 142,094 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Honda XL 700 Va-b | 89.7% | 1,530 | 13,706 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.8% across 1,508 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto are brake pipe excessively corroded (1 recorded failures), suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (1), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde Auto owner drives around 6,962 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.