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B19 ESA

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 ESA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 123,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 118,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,564 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,564 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 111,068 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 111,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 106,408 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 106,408 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear boot lid will not open

Pass 8 Oct 2008 100,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,896 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 97,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,509 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 95,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 92,466 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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B19 ESA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 ESA, 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 B19 ESA registered?

B19 ESA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is B19 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 ESA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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