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J139 NLR

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,455 mi
Last recorded150,455 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 NLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 150,455 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil Cooler Pipe For Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 149,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 149,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 149,076 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 18 Mar 2020 149,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight leak from steering box

Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 146,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 146,297 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 144,873 miles

Exhaust centre boxes in poor condition

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2016 142,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencers in poor condition but not leaking gases

headlamp levelling device not working

Fail 25 Jan 2016 142,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencers in poor condition but not leaking gases

headlamp levelling device not working

Pass 27 Jan 2015 138,451 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre o/s/f cut in sidewall not down to cords

Tyre o/s/r cut in sidewall not down to cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 138,451 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre o/s/f cut in sidewall not down to cords

Tyre o/s/r cut in sidewall not down to cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 133,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 132,744 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 128,196 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 128,196 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 124,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 124,534 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 118,690 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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J139 NLR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 J139 NLR, 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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J139 NLR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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