MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
365,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G246 FJX is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 167,677 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G246 FJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G246 FJX registered?
G246 FJX is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 20 November 1989.
Is G246 FJX safe to buy?
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