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ABW 850X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 850X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 141,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,162 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 136,162 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,669 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 133,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal connections (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 129,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patched over with sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 129,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patched over with sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 171,230 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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ABW 850X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 115,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 850X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 850X?

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What year was ABW 850X registered?

ABW 850X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ABW 850X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 850X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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