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J205 PBV

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,401 mi
Last recorded112,401 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 PBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 112,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 111,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,740 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,350 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,771 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 106,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,253 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J205 PBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J205 PBV, 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 J205 PBV registered?

J205 PBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J205 PBV safe to buy?

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