2000 Mercedes 290GD 2.9L Diesel · W718 BAN
2000 Mercedes 290GD (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 71,999 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 290GD
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2874cc
W718 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 71,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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W718 BAN Mileage History
- 21/06/202271,876 mi
- 27/09/202371,898 mi+22 mi
- 01/10/202471,976 mi+78 mi
- 01/11/202471,977 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/202671,999 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 33 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W718 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes 290Gd (W718 BAN) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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