MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
CORROSION TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH
CORROSION TO O/S LOWER BODY
DRIVERS STEP CORRODED
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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G604 XLK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 October 1989.
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