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G447 WEV

1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Cream Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,556 mi
Last recorded155,556 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 WEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 155,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 153,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 150,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 147,697 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 147,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 144,358 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 144,308 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G447 WEV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Cream with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G447 WEV, 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 G447 WEV registered?

G447 WEV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is G447 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G447 WEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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