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G746 MRR

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 MRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 86,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,609 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 81,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,744 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,710 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,056 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,416 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,860 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 37,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 32,875 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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G746 MRR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,400cc 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 G746 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G746 MRR registered?

G746 MRR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G746 MRR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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