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10 E

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,880 mi
Last recorded132,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 132,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 129,593 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 121,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 116,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 116,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 113,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,994 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 111,985 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 106,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

minor oil leaks

power steering box,mist of oil

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,582 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 May 2014 94,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 89,576 miles

advised rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2012 85,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 76,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,163 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 65,139 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 60,736 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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10 E is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 117,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 10 E registered?

10 E is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is 10 E safe to buy?

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