MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front door mirrors, glass - cracked.
corrosion to front bulkhead & n/s & o/s chassis rails,at body mountings.
deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.
n/s/r bump stop rubber missing.
damage to drivers door mirror glass.
deterioration of rear anti-roll bar mountings.
fuel dampness around engine.
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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G851 UTC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G851 UTC, 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 G851 UTC registered?
G851 UTC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 December 1989.
Is G851 UTC safe to buy?
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