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G155 ORC

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 74,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing against tyre (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,540 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wiper blades

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,889 miles

damp around fuel tank no visable leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,004 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,787 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing panel.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 64,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing panel.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,691 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 61,378 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,378 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G155 ORC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G155 ORC, 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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G155 ORC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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