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Both front tyres and offside rear tyre are perished but no cords are visible and structure seems unaffected
Excessive corrosion to front valance adjacent to headlights but NOT affecting fitment, alignment or security
Excessive corrosion to nearside chassis rail but NOT in in a prescribed area and NOT affecting steering or braking
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front tyres and offside rear tyre are perished but no cords visible and structure seems unaffected
Excessive corrosion to nearside chassis rail but NOT in a prescribed area and NOT affecting steering or braking
excessive corrosion to front valance adjacent to headlights but NOT affecting fitment or security
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All tyres perishing quite badly but NOT exposing cords or structure
Excessive corrosion to nearside central chassis rail (Marked) but NOT within any prescribed areas or affecting steering/braking
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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G526 FJC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 G526 FJC, 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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What year was G526 FJC registered?
G526 FJC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G526 FJC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G526 FJC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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