MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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bulkhead corroded but not weak
Offside Front under wheel arch corroded
bulk head corroded but not weak
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
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)
Corrosion to cab bulkhead and scuttle
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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
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
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?
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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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