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6226 MH

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,115 mi
Last recorded63,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6226 MH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,115 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 63,115 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,107 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 62,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 62,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 53,904 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 53,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 50,121 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,087 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,925 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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6226 MH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 94,407 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 6226 MH, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6226 MH registered?

6226 MH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is 6226 MH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6226 MH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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