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G234 OKM

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

334,381 mi
Last recorded334,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 334,381 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2010 334,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front panel & a pillars corroded

o/s front step corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 327,887 miles

A pillar by screen corroded

Apillar by door hinges corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front scuttle panel corroded

near-side & off-side steps corroded

off-side front door corroded

off-side front seat mount corroded

off-side rear cab panel by step corroded

tail-pipe supported by metal twine

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2008 321,871 miles

o/s door lower hinge broken

Pass 4 Jan 2008 316,665 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

excessive corrosion around windscreen apature

Pass 6 Dec 2006 311,755 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

offside mirror has slight damage but not affecting rear view

Fail 1 Dec 2006 311,689 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

off-side mirror glass broken but not affecting rear view

Pass 15 Dec 2005 306,054 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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G234 OKM is a 1989 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 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 G234 OKM, 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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G234 OKM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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