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G267 FCP

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

280,248 mi
Last recorded280,248 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG267 FCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 280,248 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 280,248 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 275,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 274,763 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 274,763 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 269,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 269,639 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 262,800 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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G267 FCP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G267 FCP, 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 G267 FCP registered?

G267 FCP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G267 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G267 FCP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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