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G446 VJV

1989 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

285,039 mi
Last recorded285,039 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG446 VJV
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 285,039 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 285,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G446 VJV is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G446 VJV, 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 G446 VJV registered?

G446 VJV is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G446 VJV safe to buy?

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