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G249 TBW

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,189 mi
Last recorded155,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 TBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2006 155,189 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE †SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE SECTION †ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR LEAF SPRING HANGERS

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 155,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

CORROSION TO REAR LEAF SPRING HANGERS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 148,361 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH WHEELARCHES

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 TBW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G249 TBW, 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 G249 TBW registered?

G249 TBW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G249 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G249 TBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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