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G745 MRR

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,591 mi
Last recorded142,591 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG745 MRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 142,591 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 138,613 miles

heavy damage top screen but affecting view

vehicle heavily coated in underseal affecting inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 112,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 102,374 miles

corrosion present on underside not within prescribed areas

inner door steps corroding

king pins require greasing

many underside repairs heavily undersealed

no plates condition

play in steering box

repaired areas have been heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 May 2017 102,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion present on underside not within prescribed areas

inner door steps corroding

king pins require greasing

many underside repairs heavily undersealed

no plates condition

play in steering box

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,242 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 75,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,130 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 64,531 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid level warning light on

exhaust out let badly damaged bent in half

play in steering box loud knocking sound when rocked

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,467 miles

CRACK in o/s rear light lens

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,467 miles

CRACK in o/s rear light lens

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,389 miles

both front tyres have fine side wall and tread cracks

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,775 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,111 miles

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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G745 MRR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G745 MRR, 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 G745 MRR registered?

G745 MRR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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