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G573 BVN

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 102,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 85,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,124 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,027 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 77,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,185 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,882 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,870 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 62,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,288 miles

masks fitted to headlamps, interior mirror not fitted, front brake discs rusty / pitted, low effort on o/s/r service brake & front brakes imbalanced.

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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G573 BVN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G573 BVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G573 BVN registered?

G573 BVN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G573 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G573 BVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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