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L678 APH

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,378 mi
Last recorded102,378 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split On End (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 100,850 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Idling At Over 2000RPM (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024

Offside Rear Lower petrol smell present

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower petrol smell present

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,426 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 98,424 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020
Pass 21 Dec 2019
Fail 12 Dec 2019

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,103 miles

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,814 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,814 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,944 miles

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of heavy cracking

rear exaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 87,310 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres showing cracking

middle and rear exaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,310 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres showing cracking

middle and rear exaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,399 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,656 miles

near side rear tyre wearing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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L678 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 117,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L678 APH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L678 APH registered?

L678 APH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L678 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L678 APH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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