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G423 TYT

1989 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,686 mi
Last recorded107,686 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG423 TYT
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 107,686 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

mirror glasses poorly fixed

rear valance stregtiners rusty

Fail 10 May 2010 107,653 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

mirror glasses poorly fixed

rear valance stregtiners rusty

squak from off side front brake?

Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,806 miles

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

center prop bearing noisey

mirrors held in with tape

rear brake balance poor near side slightly lower efficency?

rear hand brake cable outers cracked and rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2009 103,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

center prop bearing noisey

mirrors held in with tape

off side rear tyre side wall badly cracked

rear brake balance poor near side slightly lower efficency?

rear hand brake cable outers cracked and rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,949 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 100,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 96,800 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

clutch smells?

mirrors in poor condition

off side rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 90,661 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 90,661 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

play in drag link ball joint axle end

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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G423 TYT is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G423 TYT, 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 G423 TYT registered?

G423 TYT is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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