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D205 BSA

1987 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Unknown89,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 BSA
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,144 miles

slight corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,608 miles

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 3 Feb 2025 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,674 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 58,808 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 52,749 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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D205 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 89,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D205 BSA?

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What year was D205 BSA registered?

D205 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D205 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D205 BSA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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