1989 Mercedes-Benz 308 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1989 perform at MOT as they age
37 years
Current Age
70.0%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
104,548 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for 308
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
70.0%
Age (yrs) 35Tests 30Avg Mileage 104,548Top Failure Body, chassis, structure — 33.3%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 308, with age trends.
Body, chassis, structure
33.3%
— Consistent
Suspension
23.3%
— Consistent
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
23.3%
— Consistent
Steering
16.7%
— Consistent
Brakes
16.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure | 33.3% (35 yrs) | 33.3% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 23.3% (35 yrs) | 23.3% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23.3% (35 yrs) | 23.3% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 16.7% (35 yrs) | 16.7% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 16.7% (35 yrs) | 16.7% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes-Benz 308 cars manufactured in 1989 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.