CarVerify

Free Car Check

S262 TWX

1998 Mercedes Coupe

Blue Petrol 2300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Coupe100,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 TWX
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
View full Mercedes Coupe reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,738 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under sheild bbadly corroded

exhaust noisy

Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,738 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under sheild bbadly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,467 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,503 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,503 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,239 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 61,236 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres 205 55v 16 dunlop & rec tracing reset

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
Full Mercedes Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S262 TWX is a 1998 Mercedes Coupe in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 100,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S262 TWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S262 TWX?

You can check the full history of S262 TWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S262 TWX registered?

S262 TWX is a 1998 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S262 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 TWX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S262 TWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S262 TWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.