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G146 JVF

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

51,006 mi
Last recorded51,006 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 JVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,006 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 51,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/front cross member (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet, below brake servo (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkage arm, from steering box to o/s/f hub, both boots split or come away (marked ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 50,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4 leaks on exhaust system all marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one on box not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 49,907 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch up above and just forward of the road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch up above and just forward of the road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 47,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 44,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs outer edge pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 44,531 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs outer edge pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 43,672 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 43,665 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 43,655 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s top cab light inop

Pass 10 May 2017 42,366 miles

rear brake performance on limits

Fail 10 May 2017 42,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

rear brake performance on limits

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,642 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 41,157 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,145 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight deterioration wiper blades

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,965 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,951 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,321 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,175 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,175 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,624 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,485 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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G146 JVF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G146 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G146 JVF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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