1999 Mercedes Unknown 4.3L Diesel · V290 ECB
1999 Mercedes Unknown (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 401,332 km. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 401,332 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V290 ECB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 401,332 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V290 ECB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes Unknown (V290 ECB) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
V290 ECB Odometer History
- 11/09/2025401,066 km
- 22/09/2025401,332 km+266 km
Average of roughly 8,768 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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