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G310 PPN

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

228,345 mi
Last recorded228,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG310 PPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 228,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 227,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 227,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both drop side gate locks weak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 224,214 miles

corrosion at nearside bonnet hinge mounting

wear at brake pedal anti slip

Fail 25 Sep 2007 224,213 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion at nearside bonnet hinge mounting

wear at brake pedal anti slip

Pass 12 Sep 2006 220,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight dampness around steering box

Fail 7 Sep 2006 220,424 miles

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

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

slight dampness around steering box

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust front clamp slightly loose

Pass 22 Sep 2005 216,789 miles

rivets loose at nearside and offside front body mounting

Fail 19 Sep 2005 216,788 miles

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

rivets loose at nearside and offside front body mountings

Fail 15 Sep 2005 216,788 miles

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

rivets loose at nearside and offside front body mountings

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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G310 PPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G310 PPN, 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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G310 PPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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