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G576 JET

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

448,691 mi
Last recorded448,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG576 JET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2007 448,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 448,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G576 JET is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G576 JET, 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 G576 JET registered?

G576 JET is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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