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E6 SWG

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,286 mi
Last recorded68,286 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 SWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 65,344 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,286 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 64,151 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,361 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,665 miles

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

Movement in driveshaft rubber coupling.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,792 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,398 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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E6 SWG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 E6 SWG, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E6 SWG registered?

E6 SWG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is E6 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 SWG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E6 SWG have outstanding finance?

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