Mercedes 200 T Auto (1983)
1983 Mercedes 200 T Auto
CarHunch is tracking 344 1983 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 1983 Mercedes 200 T Auto has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is dramatically below the UK average of 80%—every single vehicle in this cohort of 344 cars failed its MOT. No dangerous defects were recorded across the sample, which is a small mercy, but the complete absence of any passes suggests these cars are either no longer roadworthy or have been withdrawn from active testing.
With zero average failures and advisories logged, the data appears incomplete or these vehicles may no longer be entering MOT testing at all; a 41-year-old Mercedes in regular use would typically accumulate significant wear issues. If you're considering one of these cars, understand that it will almost certainly require substantial work to meet current safety standards—treat any 1983 model as a restoration project rather than a usable daily driver.
We have 344 1983 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 1983 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
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 339 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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