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G977 VFB

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,565 mi
Last recorded155,565 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG977 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 155,565 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

both cab steps corroded to holes

corrosion to chassis at n/s/forward body bracket

n/s/r wing stay ( rearmost) broken from wing

o/s/r back-of-cab corroded at o/s chassis point

rear body panel below tail lift corroded + holed

steer drag link forward ball joint dust cover broken

Pass 3 Nov 2010 154,138 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 154,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 152,690 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 151,154 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 151,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 149,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 149,567 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 147,866 miles

bodywork lower windscreen corroded and holed

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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G977 VFB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G977 VFB, 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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G977 VFB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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