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J11 VYD

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,921 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,921 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,921 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,921 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 91,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,454 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner worn

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Tracking Required

Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,442 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner worn

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Tracking Required

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,007 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,035 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,034 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,910 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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J11 VYD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J11 VYD, 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 J11 VYD registered?

J11 VYD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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