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G370 UFM

1990 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 308161,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG370 UFM
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 57,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 57,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,352 miles

nearside rear tyre has perishing sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,557 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,123 miles

o/s/rear tyre starting to split

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,886 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,182 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F SEAT BELT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING BOX IDLER ARM

THE EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SUPPORTED WITH CABLE TIES

THE STEERING BOX IS DAMP

Fail 10 Apr 2010 53,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F SEAT BELT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING BOX IDLER ARM

THE EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SUPPORTED WITH CABLE TIES

THE STEERING BOX IS DAMP

Pass 20 Mar 2009 144,111 miles

travel in park

wiper blade coverage poor

Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,806 miles

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

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

travel in park

wiper blade coverage poor

Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,262 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 45,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,210 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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G370 UFM is a 1990 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 161,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G370 UFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G370 UFM is a 1990 Mercedes 308, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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