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H262 ECW

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,126 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 83,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,775 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,870 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 77,977 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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H262 ECW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 126,800 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 H262 ECW, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H262 ECW?

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What year was H262 ECW registered?

H262 ECW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H262 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H262 ECW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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