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M212 XKU

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,770 mi
Last recorded181,770 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 XKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 181,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 178,920 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 175,225 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 175,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 168,287 miles

Front both front hub spheres slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 159,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 159,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 152,683 miles

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))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 152,683 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 149,111 miles

Oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 7 Apr 2017 145,185 miles

slight play in front steering arm outer ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2016 141,129 miles

Engine damp with oil

Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,906 miles

advise both front lower hub swivel seals weeping-damp

advise engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2015 138,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 134,531 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 134,531 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for M212 XKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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