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G255 XOO

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,462 mi
Last recorded118,462 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 118,462 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 118,126 miles

Front Cross member is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle has slight corrosion on step

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,959 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 117,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,835 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,523 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,513 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,749 miles

offside front tyre heavily perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 116,749 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,278 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) rear eye bush (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear axle leaking oil

Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,252 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) rear eye bush (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear axle leaking oil

Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,950 miles

off side front tyre cracking in treaded area

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side front tyre cracking in treaded area

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,478 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2013 115,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,096 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hole in nearside front of wing

offside indicator light repeater audable only

rear axle half shafts leaking oil

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,880 miles

body work corroding at front in wheel arches and above the bumper

rear axle leaking at both oil seals / half shaft ends

Pass 28 Aug 2010 111,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,689 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 109,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 107,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,294 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 105,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

offside halfshaft leaking oil on brake back plate

Pass 13 Sep 2006 101,274 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 98,596 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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G255 XOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G255 XOO, 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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G255 XOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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