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3 KRM

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,043 mi
Last recorded89,043 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,025 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 89,021 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 85,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 67,077 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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3 KRM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 3 KRM, 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 3 KRM registered?

3 KRM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is 3 KRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 KRM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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