MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge & getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear evidence of a fuel leak - further investigation required
Offside Front wheel hub slight play
extensive oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge & getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear evidence of a fuel leak - further investigation required
Offside Front wheel hub slight play
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
extensive oil leak
Front both front hub spheres slight oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust box corroded
oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust box corroded
oil leak
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned tie bar from drop arm (2.1.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned tie bar from drop arm (2.1.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak from engine
oil leak from rear axle
slight play in front steering arm outer ball joint
Engine damp with oil
advise both front lower hub swivel seals weeping-damp
advise engine oil leaks
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
advise both front lower hub swivel seals weeping-damp
advise engine oil leaks
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
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M212 XKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 M212 XKU, 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.
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What year was M212 XKU registered?
M212 XKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M212 XKU safe to buy?
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