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G284 TLG

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,048 mi
Last recorded161,048 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 TLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 161,048 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front bulkhead corner panel corroded and holed not a perscribed area

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2006 161,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f bulkhead corner panel corroded and holed not a perscribed area

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

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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G284 TLG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc 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 G284 TLG, 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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What year was G284 TLG registered?

G284 TLG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G284 TLG safe to buy?

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