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F317 JLG

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,845 mi
Last recorded197,845 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 JLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 197,845 miles

1.slight lift in n/s front kingpin 2.surface corrodion of n/s front and o/s rear brake pipes 3.slight corrosion of front inner wheel arches 4.o/s front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 23 Sep 2009 197,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

1.slight lift in n/s front kingpin 2.surface corrodion of n/s front and o/s rear brake pipes 3.slight corrosion of front inner wheel arches 4.o/s front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2008 187,686 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 2.o/s front tyre scuffed on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2008 187,685 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

1.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 2.o/s front tyre scuffed on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 168,974 miles

1.surface corrosion of o/s rear chassis near spring mount

Fail 23 Jul 2007 168,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.surface corrosion around rear near spring mount

Pass 21 Jul 2006 155,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 154,850 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 154,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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F317 JLG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 146,975 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F317 JLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F317 JLG registered?

F317 JLG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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