1992 Mercedes 280 E — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1992 perform at MOT as they age
34 years
Current Age
53.3%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
122,831 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 18
This car: 53.3%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 1.0% below average (8383 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2010High Fail Rate
53.3%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 30Avg Mileage 122,831Top Failure Brakes — 26.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1992 Mercedes 280 E, with age trends.
Brakes
26.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
26.7%
— Consistent
Suspension
23.3%
— Consistent
Tyres
16.7%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
13.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 26.7% (18 yrs) | 26.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 26.7% (18 yrs) | 26.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 23.3% (18 yrs) | 23.3% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 16.7% (18 yrs) | 16.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 13.3% (18 yrs) | 13.3% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes 280 E cars manufactured in 1992 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2010 to 2010, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.