No, R678 AFC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R678 AFC?

The MOT for R678 AFC is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 February 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R678 AFC?

The recorded mileage for R678 AFC is 219,851 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R678 AFC ULEZ compliant?

No, R678 AFC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · R678 AFC

R678 AFC

1998 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27/02/1998. Recorded mileage 219,851 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/02/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 219,851 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/02/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 219,851 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2996cc

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R678 AFC Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
219,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

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R678 AFC Mileage History

21/01/2022214,453 mi
18/01/2023215,992 mi+1,539 mi
13/02/2024219,840 mi+3,848 mi
13/02/2024219,851 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 2,618 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R678 AFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 03:06

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (R678 AFC) between January 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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