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G371 VKE

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,949 mi
Last recorded231,949 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 231,949 miles

propshaft centre mount perished

windscreen has crack on offside but not in swept area

Fail 25 Jun 2008 231,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

propshaft centre mount perished

windscreen has crack on offside but not in swept area

Pass 3 Jul 2007 223,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 216,475 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 216,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 709,432 miles

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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G371 VKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G371 VKE, 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 G371 VKE registered?

G371 VKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G371 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G371 VKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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