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G3 JHN

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,243 mi
Last recorded198,243 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 JHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 198,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 194,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 189,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 186,761 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2020 186,732 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 186,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 183,157 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 177,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 172,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 162,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 162,884 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 157,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 154,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 154,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 150,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 146,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 146,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 141,384 miles

Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 135,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 127,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 121,513 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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G3 JHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 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 G3 JHN, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G3 JHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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