Mercedes Benz 290 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz 290. Check any 290 by registration number below.
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94.4%
Avg Pass Rate
+4.2%
vs Mercedes Benz Avg
2
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
Mercedes Benz 290 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mercedes Benz 290 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.4%, which is 4.2 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 290 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
Before buying a used Mercedes Benz 290, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Mercedes Benz 290 performs at MOT across different model years.
1997
Based on 57 vehicles
1996
Based on 65 vehicles
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Mercedes Benz 290 — Frequently Asked Questions
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