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G526 FJC

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2005

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 150,140 miles

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?

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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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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