MOT Status
Mileage
191,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front number plate in poor condition.
lift in front kingpins.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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G288 OAU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 G288 OAU, 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 G288 OAU registered?
G288 OAU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 October 1989.
Is G288 OAU safe to buy?
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