1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · 500 SEL
1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 53,436 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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500 SEL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2022
- 53,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
500 SEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (500 SEL) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
500 SEL Mileage History
- 08/07/202253,435 mi
- 11/07/202253,436 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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