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G697 WBP

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,100 mi
Last recorded173,100 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 WBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 173,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 173,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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G697 WBP 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 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 G697 WBP, 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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G697 WBP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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