Mercedes 200 T Auto (1988)
1988 Mercedes 200 T Auto
CarHunch is tracking 230 1988 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 1988 Mercedes 200 T Auto has a 0% pass rate across 230 vehicles tested — a stark departure from the UK's 80% average and a serious red flag for any potential buyer. No vehicle in this cohort has passed its MOT, and there are zero recorded dangerous defects, which suggests these cars are simply too old and degraded to meet modern testing standards rather than suffering from specific engineering flaws.
The absence of mileage data and failure/advisory records indicates these vehicles are likely at or near the end of their roadworthy life, with most probably already retired from regular use. If you're considering one of these cars, have a trusted independent mechanic inspect it thoroughly before purchase, because the blanket failure rate means it will require substantial work to become MOT-legal — assuming that's even economically worthwhile for a 36-year-old vehicle.
We have 230 1988 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 1988 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%) | 228 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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