MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,703 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Propshaft component defective
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FRONT CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER CORRODING.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G96 GHG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G96 GHG, 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 G96 GHG registered?
G96 GHG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G96 GHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for G96 GHG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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