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G866 FTG

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 FTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 118,082 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion in both front inner wings

Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,873 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 114,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,294 miles

rear diff noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2017 114,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear diff noisy

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,893 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Horn is deteriorated

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

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

Rear differential is noisey

Fail 7 Dec 2015 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Horn is deteriorated

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

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

Rear differential is noisey

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,366 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 101,366 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,394 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust clamps deteiorated

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 90,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,798 miles

1x o/s/r side light n/w

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

exhaust bracket rusting away

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,667 miles

Offside front inner wing has corrosion not in prescribed area.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,209 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,724 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 77,724 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,110 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side fronr tyre worn on edge and cut in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,260 miles

front number plate slight damage

off side and near side front discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2006 70,138 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

off side and near side front discs worn and slightly pitted

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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G866 FTG 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 72.7%.

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 G866 FTG, 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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G866 FTG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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