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G249 BTW

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,422 mi
Last recorded127,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 BTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,422 miles

horn weak brake disc rear light lens wiper linkage underbody corroeded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 124,762 miles

horn wiperblades poor

rear number plate bulb

slight play front steering and susp

Pass 4 Jun 2008 122,343 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 122,343 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 52,893 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 116,187 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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G249 BTW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G249 BTW, 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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What year was G249 BTW registered?

G249 BTW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G249 BTW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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