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G604 XLK

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG604 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 130,307 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front check strap broken

oil leak around offside rear hub

oil leak on engine and gearbox

slight corrosion on bottom of offside front door

slight corrosion on bottom of sliding door

water leak from front of vehicle

wipers only work on one speed

Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to n/s and o/s wheel arches

corrosion to o/s step

corrosion to rear cross member

fluid leak from o/s/r drum but does not affect braking

wipers only have 1 working speed

Fail 8 Sep 2009 127,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to n/s and o/s wheel arches

corrosion to o/s step

corrosion to rear cross member

fluid leak from o/s/r drum but does not affect braking

wipers only have 1 working speed

Pass 19 Sep 2008 124,925 miles

Windscreen wipers only operate on one speed

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear lower panel

corrosion to o/s step

Pass 24 Sep 2007 121,583 miles

CORROSION TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

CORROSION TO O/S LOWER BODY

DRIVERS STEP CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2007 121,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s lower body

drivers step corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 117,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 117,876 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G604 XLK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red 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 G604 XLK, 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 G604 XLK registered?

G604 XLK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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