1990 Mercedes 308 D 2.3L Diesel · G80 YJN
1990 Mercedes 308 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1990. Recorded mileage 160,095 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 308 D
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2299cc
G80 YJN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2008
- 160,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G80 YJN Mileage History
- 26/01/2006148,788 mi
- 02/02/2006148,131 mi-657 mi
- 23/01/2007153,905 mi+5,774 mi
- 11/12/2007157,246 mi+3,341 mi
- 02/12/2008160,095 mi+2,849 mi
- 05/12/2008160,095 mi
Average of roughly 3,956 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G80 YJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes 308 D (G80 YJN) between January 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)”.
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