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L708 SNH

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

175,859 mi
Last recorded175,859 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 SNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 175,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 170,960 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s and n/s x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 164,452 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 163,442 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s and n/s upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 157,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 150,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 144,694 miles

Both front hub seals have small leaks

Fail 14 Dec 2020 144,694 miles

Both front hub seals have small leaks

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 139,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 134,403 miles

all tyres perished

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2018 134,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres perished

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2017 125,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 125,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 119,325 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,961 miles

corrosion to both rear upper shock absorber mounts

corrosion to both rear upper spring mounts

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,409 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,639 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 85,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,823 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER TRACKTOR SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,711 miles

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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L708 SNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 L708 SNH, 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 L708 SNH registered?

L708 SNH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L708 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L708 SNH shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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