MOT Status
ValidMileage
401,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust silencer rust damage
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
exhaust silencer rust damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?
Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.
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V290 ECB is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown in Gold with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 198,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of V290 ECB?
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What year was V290 ECB registered?
V290 ECB is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V290 ECB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V290 ECB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V290 ECB have outstanding finance?
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