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

180hp Stage 1

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.

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