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G259 MHH

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

172,639 mi
Last recorded172,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 MHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 172,639 miles

n/s wing mirror slight damage

n/s/f bulkhead corroded, not in prescribed area

n/s/f inner wheel arch/sill corroded, not in prescribed area

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded, not in prescribed area

slight play n/s kingpin

spare tyre below limit (215x14c)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 172,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

n/s wing mirror slight damage

n/s/f bulkhead corroded, not in prescribed area

n/s/f inner wheel arch/sill corroded, not in prescribed area

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded, not in prescribed area

slight play n/s kingpin

spare tyre below limit (215x14c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 166,859 miles

engine oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r wing tsped up

no handbrake warning light working

rear suspension parts corroding

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 17 Jan 2011 166,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r wheel arch taped up

no handbrake warning light working

rear suspension conponents corroding

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2010 162,799 miles

n/s suspension subframe corroded

passenger door handle loose

rear tyres 3mm

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 162,793 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s suspension subframe corroded

passenger door handle loose

rear tyres 3mm

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 154,729 miles

main hadlamp beam warning light not working

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s door corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 2 Jun 2009 154,729 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s door corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis

main hadlamp beam warning light not working

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 28 May 2009 154,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

o/s door corroded

surface corrosion @ rear chassis

Fail 26 May 2009 154,632 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

front pannel under w/screen corroded

o/s door corroded

surface corrosion @ rear chassis

Pass 27 May 2008 148,146 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

corrosion @ nsf inner wing & buik head

o/s/f door corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 148,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

corrosion @ nsf inner wing & buik head

o/s/f door corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 137,225 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 137,087 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres 3mm

underbody corroding at rear in places

Pass 25 May 2006 131,261 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe tip broken off

rear tyres nearing wear marks

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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G259 MHH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 G259 MHH, 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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G259 MHH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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