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G388 OKJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

302,293 mi
Last recorded302,293 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 OKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 302,293 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door opening small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to exhaust mount small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

various corrosion repairs covered in under seal

Fail 21 Jul 2023 302,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to leaf spring front mount, 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excessive movement in king pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door opening small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to exhaust mount small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various corrosion repairs covered in under seal

Pass 19 Jul 2022 297,396 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door shut small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail lower middle of vehicle close to exhaust mount small hole developing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

various areas underneath vehicle welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2022 297,396 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door shut small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail lower middle of vehicle close to exhaust mount small hole developing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

various areas underneath vehicle welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2021 296,149 miles

Multiple areas of the vehicle has welding repairs and areas covered in underseal/paint etc.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse lamp(s) inoperative.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 296,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Multiple areas of the vehicle has welding repairs and areas covered in underseal/paint etc.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse lamp(s) inoperative.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 296,130 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner panel under dashboard. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance/plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan/corner section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis end. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Plate by shock absorber not continuously welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Valance/upper seam on plate not welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Multiple areas of the vehicle has welding repairs many covered in underseal/paint etc.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lamp(s) inoperative.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 295,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 295,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 293,170 miles

play in steering

Fail 9 Nov 2017 293,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLAMP FITTED UPSIDE DOWN. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLAMP FITTED UPSIDE DOWN (1.8.A.1b)

play in steering

Fail 11 Apr 2016 213,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases d/pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch and body skirt (6.1.C.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ex emissions very close to fail level

Pass 17 Oct 2014 290,378 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 290,378 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 288,013 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 285,924 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 285,918 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 283,572 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 281,715 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 277,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 274,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 270,685 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 267,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 264,060 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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G388 OKJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G388 OKJ, 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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G388 OKJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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