MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
coolant leaking
propshaft defective
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
centre propshaft bearing excessive movement
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G653 DVW is a 1990 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G653 DVW, 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 G653 DVW registered?
G653 DVW is a 1990 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 June 1990.
Is G653 DVW safe to buy?
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