1989 Mercedes-Benz 308 D 2.3L Diesel · G652 BHN
1989 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 228,217 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G652 BHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 228,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G652 BHN Mileage History
- 01/06/2022225,352 mi
- 17/10/2022225,684 mi+332 mi
- 17/06/2024225,731 mi+47 mi
- 16/06/2025227,421 mi+1,690 mi
- 30/06/2026228,217 mi+796 mi
Average of roughly 702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G652 BHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 308 D (G652 BHN) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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