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G116 YJN

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,015 mi
Last recorded195,015 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 YJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 195,015 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 194,997 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 192,196 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 192,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 189,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 187,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 187,375 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 178,555 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 178,554 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G116 YJN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 165,646 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 G116 YJN, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G116 YJN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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