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G925 LYB

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,732 mi
Last recorded145,732 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG925 LYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 145,732 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 145,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 145,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 144,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 143,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 141,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 139,307 miles

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

nail in tyre

rear tyres low on tread

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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G925 LYB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G925 LYB, 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 G925 LYB registered?

G925 LYB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G925 LYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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