MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 290gd
5 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mercedes-benz 290gd vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 290gd has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,483 miles.
5
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
6,311
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 290gd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 290gd MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes20%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure1%
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Visibility1%
Mercedes-benz 290gd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Mercedes-benz 290gd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 290gd MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F forward T/Rod end under load (2 times)
- Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at steering box arm joint,under load (2 times)
- Cracks at screen (2 times)
- Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (2 times)
- O/S/R shock absorber sleeve corroded and broken off and N/S/R getting abit corroded (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- acid leaking from battery (2 times)
Mercedes-benz 290gd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 32 | 66% | 197,805 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,046 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 89,036 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 90,669 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 3,861 |
Mercedes-benz 290gd reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mercedes-benz 290gd vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 290gd MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Mercedes-benz 290gd in our data has covered around
79,483 miles.
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