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G141 JVF

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,091 mi
Last recorded160,091 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 JVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 160,091 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 160,083 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 159,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres sidewalls have some perishing

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 155,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 155,765 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 154,058 miles

Front tyre walls showing signs of perishing

Indicato stalk/switch is intermittantly faulty. Sometimes does not hold when turning right. However at time of test held and was operational

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight movement/wear in O/S/F & N/S/F king pins

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 151,548 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 151,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes greased

rattle from exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2009 148,731 miles

brake judder on front on limit

Pass 19 Jun 2008 148,177 miles

front brake judder on limit on both brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2007 147,888 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 147,598 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 147,598 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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G141 JVF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G141 JVF, 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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G141 JVF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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