Mercedes 200 D (1980)
1980 Mercedes 200 D
CarHunch is tracking 116 1980 Mercedes 200 D vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single 1980 Mercedes 200 D tested in this sample of 116 vehicles failed its MOT, against a UK average pass rate of 80% — this is a car that simply cannot pass modern emissions and safety standards. No dangerous defects were recorded, which suggests the failures are technical rather than immediately hazardous, but a zero pass rate is definitive proof these cars are no longer roadworthy.
This is a 44-year-old vehicle, and the data tells us exactly why classic cars of this age and engine type don't meet current requirements: they were built for a world with different rules. If you own one, it's either a non-MOT-eligible historic vehicle (over 40 years old qualifies in the UK), off the road permanently, or headed there soon — you cannot legally drive this car on public roads without a fresh MOT pass, which the data confirms is impossible to achieve.
We have 116 1980 Mercedes 200 D vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1980 Mercedes 200 D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Mercedes 200 D
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 114 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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