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K572 BOM

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,456 mi
Last recorded45,456 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK572 BOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,981cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 45,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,081 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 45,081 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,987 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,806 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,769 miles

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

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

covers under bonnet and under car (restricted view of components)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,707 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,472 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,160 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 44,029 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering feels notchy when turned lock to lock in jacked position . Unable to feel anything on turnplates

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,189 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 42,265 miles

tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 39,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,238 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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K572 BOM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,711 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 K572 BOM, 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 33 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 K572 BOM registered?

K572 BOM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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