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G183 TTS

1990 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,374 mi
Last recorded180,374 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 308161,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 TTS
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2014 180,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 180,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 180,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 179,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 179,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 179,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 178,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 178,068 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 178,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 177,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 174,169 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 173,746 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 161,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 161,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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G183 TTS is a 1990 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 161,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G183 TTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G183 TTS registered?

G183 TTS is a 1990 Mercedes 308, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G183 TTS safe to buy?

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