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G983 WNO

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 WNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,624 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 75,988 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded but no leaks present

Fail 11 Jun 2021 72,424 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded but no leaks present

Pass 22 May 2020 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ONE OFF THE STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Greased, but has siezed. (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,005 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,899 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,974 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,602 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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G983 WNO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G983 WNO, 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 G983 WNO registered?

G983 WNO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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