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G38 WNC

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 WNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 89,482 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 85,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 83,894 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 81,923 miles

Nearside Front slight play king pin

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,069 miles

Nearside Front slight playking pin

Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,289 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 77,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front inner wing

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,147 miles

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front inner wing

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,652 miles

corrosion starting nearside front inner wing.

non obligatory light not working nearside rear

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,196 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 75,196 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,996 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,040 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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G38 WNC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G38 WNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G38 WNC?

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What year was G38 WNC registered?

G38 WNC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G38 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G38 WNC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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