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F490 GNA

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,555 mi
Last recorded197,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 GNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 197,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 197,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 196,634 miles

bulkhead corroded but not weak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 196,544 miles

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded

bulk head corroded but not weak

Fail 27 Mar 2018 196,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded

bulk head corroded but not weak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 196,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on joint after flexi (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion some corrosion to bulkhead and scuttle (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Pedal rubbers starting to wear

Rear slight end float in o/s and n/s hubs

Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift in o/s and n/s king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 195,456 miles

Corrosion to cab bulkhead and scuttle

Fail 29 Feb 2016 195,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play King pin has excessive lift (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to cab bulkhead and scuttle

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front and rear drag link joints (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 194,875 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion to N/S door bottom

Head lamp pattern obscure

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight lift in both king pins

Slight play in O/S rear hub bearing

Slight play in both track rod ends

Some corrosion to O/S front cab mount

Pass 24 Oct 2013 193,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 193,275 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 193,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 192,636 miles

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 192,630 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 191,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 190,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 190,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 189,225 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s inner and outer chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 21 May 2008 189,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s inner and outer chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2007 187,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 186,394 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 186,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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F490 GNA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 169,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F490 GNA, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F490 GNA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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