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1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · J22 WAN

J22 WAN

1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 52,371 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
Year / Origin
1992
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
52,371 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
4973cc
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J22 WAN Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
  • 52,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

J22 WAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 09:01
MOT Analysis

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 (J22 WAN) between March 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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J22 WAN Mileage History

  1. 01/03/202351,452 mi
  2. 09/02/202652,371 mi+919 mi

Average of roughly 312 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

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1992 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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