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G41 AFE

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,947 mi
Last recorded264,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG41 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2008 264,947 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes heavily coated in grease, unable to inspect fully

slight deterioration to rear registration plate

Pass 9 Nov 2006 258,005 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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G41 AFE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G41 AFE, 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 G41 AFE registered?

G41 AFE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G41 AFE safe to buy?

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