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G186 XLT

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Beige Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,173 mi
Last recorded122,173 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 XLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 122,173 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf door corroded

os door handle insecure

slight corrosion nsf upper bulkhead

slight corrosion osr chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2007 119,725 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight corrosion both front chassis

slight corrosion both rear chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2006 117,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 117,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G186 XLT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Beige with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G186 XLT, 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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What year was G186 XLT registered?

G186 XLT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is G186 XLT safe to buy?

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