Mercedes 200 T (1982)

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1982 Mercedes 200 T

CarHunch has 595 1982 Mercedes 200 T vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1982 Mercedes 200 T doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mercedes vehicles below.

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No MOT data exists in the DVLA light-vehicle database for the 1982 Mercedes 200 T—this cohort of 595 vehicles either never registered for MOT testing under the current system or falls outside the standard testing regime. What we do know is that this is a 42-year-old classic saloon from Mercedes' solid W123 era, a petrol-only lineup known for mechanical simplicity and durability, though by modern standards it would be slow, thirsty, and lacking basic safety equipment. Any 200 T you're considering would be a hobby or classic car purchase rather than everyday transport, and its roadworthiness depends entirely on the individual owner's maintenance history—don't rely on MOT records to validate condition. Before buying, arrange a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist familiar with 1980s models, as finding parts and competent servicing for a vehicle this old requires patience and budget.

MOT statistics not available

We have 595 1982 Mercedes 200 T vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1982 Mercedes 200 T

Based on MOT data from 595 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,844 Mercedes 200 T vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 22.5%
641
Blue 18.8%
536
White 16.1%
457
Cream 13%
370
Green 7.4%
211
Beige 5.5%
156
Silver 4.8%
137
Yellow 3.6%
101
Grey 3%
86
Brown 3%
84
Black 1.2%
33
Gold 1.1%
32
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