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G513 VCR

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

368,835 mi
Last recorded368,835 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 VCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 368,835 miles

N/S/F trye slightly dertoirated

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 368,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F trye slightly dertoirated

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 368,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 365,759 miles

wipers poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear lens cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2007 360,171 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 360,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 353,400 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 353,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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G513 VCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G513 VCR, 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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G513 VCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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