Mercedes-Benz M282
ACCEPTABLE Mature Modern

M282

Mercedes-Benz · 1.3L Turbo I4

2018–present

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Renault HR13 in a Mercedes suit. Adequate city power, surprisingly refined. Reliable so far."

Layout I4
Displacement 1332 cc
Power 136–163 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 5
Total Risk Cost €1,750–€4,600

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 5

● MODERATE

Direct injector fouling / carbon

€400–€1,200 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Rough idle, misfire, hesitation

Details

DI only = carbon buildup. Walnut blasting at 80-100k km.

Greece Note

Στην πόλη βουλώνουν νωρίτερα. Walnut blasting 80-100k km. 400-1200 EUR.

● MODERATE

Thermostat failure (electronic)

€250–€500 60,000 km–130,000 km
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Detection

Overheating warning, temp fluctuation

Details

Common Mercedes trait. Replace at 100k km.

Greece Note

Γνωστό θέμα Mercedes. Αντικατάσταση στα 100k km. 250-500 EUR.

● MODERATE

Turbo wastegate actuator wear

€300–€800 80,000 km–150,000 km
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Detection

Turbo lag, boost codes, whistling

Details

Electronic wastegate wears. Renault HR13 shared concern.

Greece Note

Wastegate actuator κολλάει. Κοινό με Renault HR13. 300-800 EUR.

● MODERATE

Timing chain stretch (long-term)

€800–€2,000 120,000 km–200,000 km
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Detection

Chain rattle on cold start

Details

Single-row chain (Renault). No failures yet. Monitor.

Greece Note

Αλυσίδα μονής σειράς (Renault). Παρακολουθήστε. 800-2000 EUR.

○ MINOR

Moderate oil consumption

€0–€100 40,000 km–100,000 km
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Detection

Oil level drop between services

Details

0.5-1L/10,000km. Within Mercedes spec. Monitor.

Greece Note

0.5-1L/10,000km. Εντός προδιαγραφών. Ελέγχετε στάθμη.

Models with M282 8

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Tuning Potential

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-Benz M282 reliable?

The Mercedes-Benz M282 scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 5 documented issues with total repair costs between €1,750 and €4,600.

What are the common problems with the M282?

The most common issues are:

  • Direct injector fouling / carbon — moderate, repair cost €400–€1,200, 60,000 km–120,000 km
  • Thermostat failure (electronic) — moderate, repair cost €250–€500, 60,000 km–130,000 km
  • Turbo wastegate actuator wear — moderate, repair cost €300–€800, 80,000 km–150,000 km
  • Timing chain stretch (long-term) — moderate, repair cost €800–€2,000, 120,000 km–200,000 km
  • Moderate oil consumption — minor, repair cost €0–€100, 40,000 km–100,000 km
What cars use the Mercedes-Benz M282?

The M282 is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the M282?

Total potential repair costs for all 5 known issues range from €1,750 to €4,600. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the M282 produced?

The Mercedes-Benz M282 was produced from 2018 to present. It is a 1332cc I4 petrol turbo engine.

Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.