MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion front both chassis
nsf mirror damaged
serious engine oil leak
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis 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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
ns mirror damaged
play at front both kingkins
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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G985 NRS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G985 NRS, 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 G985 NRS registered?
G985 NRS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 9 November 1989.
Is G985 NRS safe to buy?
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