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G457 AVC

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,083 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 84,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 81,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail master cylinder reservoir hose holed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,170 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 80,170 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,641 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front nearside and offside and steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front nearside and offside and steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,252 miles

N/S/Front King Pin Slight Play

Rear Brake Strip and Clean Recommended

Rear exhaust rubber slighty worn

Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/Front King Pin Slight Play

Rear Brake Strip and Clean Recommended

Rear exhaust rubber slighty worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 79,116 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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G457 AVC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G457 AVC, 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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G457 AVC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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