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H26 EEC

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,668 mi
Last recorded123,668 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 EEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 123,668 miles

integral body covered in undrseal

Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,251 miles

Integral body covered with underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,949 miles

integral body covered with under seal

Pass 29 Oct 2022 122,940 miles

Lower Thru-out car has been undersealed

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 122,894 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering ideler has play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,945 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner idler unit slight play

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 121,945 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner idler unit slight play

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,089 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,275 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 112,275 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,113 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,899 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,632 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 20 May 2009 72,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 69,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

steering box oily

wipers poor clearing

Pass 22 May 2008 69,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box oily

wipers poor clearing

Pass 11 May 2007 63,574 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 63,506 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 57,279 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking

tread low on rear tyres and cracking

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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H26 EEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H26 EEC, 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.

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H26 EEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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