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G629 GUJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

242,750 mi
Last recorded242,750 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 GUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 242,750 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 242,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 241,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 1 Apr 2019 236,628 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 231,068 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 231,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in king pin thrusts

Pass 31 Mar 2017 226,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 221,289 miles

Nearside Rear offside middle wooden floor rotton

slight lift in nearside king pin thrusts

Fail 18 Mar 2016 221,289 miles

Electrical wiring insecure above exhaust (1.9.2a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under step (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure by tow bar (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear offside middle wooden floor rotton

slight lift in nearside king pin thrusts

Fail 1 Apr 2015 215,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 215,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 209,834 miles

ply board flooring going rotten nearside and offside rear

Fail 4 Apr 2013 202,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 202,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 196,227 miles

outer plywood flooring a bit rotton

Pass 30 Mar 2011 190,189 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 183,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 183,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 176,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 168,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 162,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 157,390 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cluth pedel rubber missing

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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G629 GUJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G629 GUJ, 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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G629 GUJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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