VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz 250 years to avoid

Across 1967–1988, no single 250 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1967 drew the most complaints; 1988 the fewest.

1

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1967–1988

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz 250 NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaint1967: 1 complaints1968: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints
Mercedes-Benz 250 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every 250 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198800
198700
198600
198500
198400
197201
197101
197001
196801
196710

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz 250?

By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 250 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz 250 have?

Across all model years, the 250 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.