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G124 YJN

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 YJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,504 miles

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind n/s/r handbrake

Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,474 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind n/s/r handbrake

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,512 miles

handbrake cables outer casing split

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 23 Jan 2010 81,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,020 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2008 76,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 69,070 miles

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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G124 YJN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G124 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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What year was G124 YJN registered?

G124 YJN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G124 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G124 YJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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