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G904 CEL

1989 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,918 mi
Last recorded226,918 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 CEL
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 226,918 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 226,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

various chassis sections (front to rear) surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 219,739 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 219,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2mm/1.6mm, bulk head under bonnet o/s very rusty and holed, various chassis sections surface corrosion.....

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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G904 CEL is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 167,677 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G904 CEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G904 CEL registered?

G904 CEL is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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