M282
Mercedes-Benz · 1.3L Turbo I4
2018–present
"Renault HR13 in a Mercedes suit. Adequate city power, surprisingly refined. Reliable so far."
Mileage Risk Timeline
When problems typically appear — enter your mileage to see your risk zone
Known Issues 5
Direct injector fouling / carbon
▸Rough idle, misfire, hesitation
DI only = carbon buildup. Walnut blasting at 80-100k km.
Στην πόλη βουλώνουν νωρίτερα. Walnut blasting 80-100k km. 400-1200 EUR.
Thermostat failure (electronic)
▸Overheating warning, temp fluctuation
Common Mercedes trait. Replace at 100k km.
Γνωστό θέμα Mercedes. Αντικατάσταση στα 100k km. 250-500 EUR.
Turbo wastegate actuator wear
▸Turbo lag, boost codes, whistling
Electronic wastegate wears. Renault HR13 shared concern.
Wastegate actuator κολλάει. Κοινό με Renault HR13. 300-800 EUR.
Timing chain stretch (long-term)
▸Chain rattle on cold start
Single-row chain (Renault). No failures yet. Monitor.
Αλυσίδα μονής σειράς (Renault). Παρακολουθήστε. 800-2000 EUR.
Moderate oil consumption
▸Oil level drop between services
0.5-1L/10,000km. Within Mercedes spec. Monitor.
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?
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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