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G422 LUA

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,622 mi
Last recorded53,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG422 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 52,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 51,912 miles

Nearside External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

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

all side windows are unbonded

brake fluid level low

Pass 17 May 2006 50,940 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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G422 LUA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G422 LUA, 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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What year was G422 LUA registered?

G422 LUA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G422 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G422 LUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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