Mercedes 200 T Auto (1982)
1982 Mercedes 200 T Auto
CarHunch is tracking 286 1982 Mercedes 200 T Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1982 Mercedes 200 T is a classic car that's essentially off the modern MOT grid—none of the 286 vehicles in this cohort achieved a first-time pass, compared to the UK average of 80%, which tells you these are either long-term static displays, historic vehicles exempt from testing, or cars in such poor condition they're no longer roadworthy. The zero dangerous defects on record is misleading; it simply reflects that no cars in this dataset were actually tested, so there's no safety data to evaluate.
At 42 years old, any 1982 Mercedes you encounter will require specialist knowledge and deep-pocketed restoration work to be viable on the road—these figures don't reflect the reality of owning one, because MOT data only captures cars still in active use. If you're seriously considering one, treat it as a restoration project first and a usable vehicle second, and have a marque specialist inspect it before committing any money.
We have 286 1982 Mercedes 200 T Auto 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 1982 Mercedes 200 T Auto
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 T Auto
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 279 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (2%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
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