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G397 PKE

1989 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 PKE
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2005 120,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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G397 PKE is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 167,677 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G397 PKE, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G397 PKE registered?

G397 PKE is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G397 PKE safe to buy?

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