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G900 XRK

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

292,616 mi
Last recorded292,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG900 XRK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 292,616 miles

both door steps corrded

both front arches corroded

cab floor corrodin g

small cut in rubber of n/s front flexie

Fail 10 Jan 2011 292,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both door steps corrded

both front arches corroded

cab floor corrodin g

small cut in rubber of n/s front flexie

Pass 17 Jun 2010 286,721 miles

diff noisey

n/s/f bulk head holed

Fail 15 Jun 2010 286,712 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

diff noisey

n/s/f bulk head holed

Fail 22 May 2010 286,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 276,015 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aims on limits

leaf springs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 276,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

aims on limits

leaf springs corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 259,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear anti roll bar links and osr bush replaced with secend hand scrap yard spares

front brakes slight judder

front discs replaced with secend hand scrap yard spares

nail in tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 259,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar links and osr bush replaced with secend hand scrap yard spares

front brakes slight judder

front discs replaced with secend hand scrap yard spares

nail in tyre

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 258,766 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes slight judder

nail in tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 249,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 247,325 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 247,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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G900 XRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 G900 XRK, 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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G900 XRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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