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G961 YMF

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Orange Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,697 mi
Last recorded70,697 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 YMF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2016 70,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cracked side walls

Offside Front indicator lens has cracked lens repaired with tape

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,316 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,668 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT UNDER BONNET CORROSION STARTING

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,458 miles

BODY CORROSION NON-PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,638 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,363 miles

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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G961 YMF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Orange with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G961 YMF, 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 G961 YMF registered?

G961 YMF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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