1994 Mercedes S-Class 6.0L Petrol · L478 RWC
1994 Mercedes S-Class (6.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 83,781 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 5973cc
L478 RWC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/12/2019
- 83,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L478 RWC Mileage History
- 14/09/200552,014 mi
- 11/09/200657,114 mi+5,100 mi
- 04/09/200768,368 mi+11,254 mi
- 19/09/200877,844 mi+9,476 mi
- 29/09/200982,985 mi+5,141 mi
- 02/10/201083,145 mi+160 mi
- 02/11/201183,100 mi-45 mi
- 09/11/201183,100 mi
- 07/03/201483,228 mi+128 mi
- 17/04/201583,394 mi+166 mi
- 24/04/201583,394 mi
- 06/04/201683,508 mi+114 mi
- 13/04/201783,582 mi+74 mi
- 24/04/201783,582 mi
- 31/07/201883,590 mi+8 mi
- 06/12/201983,781 mi+191 mi
Average of roughly 2,233 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L478 RWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes S-Class (L478 RWC) between September 2005 and December 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Parking brake lever missing handle broken (3.1.3a)”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe on pump (7.2.3)”.
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