MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G273 TPN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 G273 TPN, 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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G273 TPN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 April 1990.
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