Mercedes 200e Auto (1989)
1989 Mercedes 200e Auto
CarHunch is tracking 627 1989 Mercedes 200e Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Mercedes 200E Auto has a 0% first-time pass rate—a complete outlier compared to the UK average of 80%—which means every single vehicle in this cohort failed its MOT. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 0%, so while these cars are clearly in poor condition, they're not presenting immediate safety hazards.
All 627 vehicles analysed are petrol models, and the complete failure rate suggests these are either extremely aged examples kept on the road in neglected condition, or the cohort data may reflect a specific population (fleet vehicles, long-term storage, etc.) rather than typical private ownership. If you're considering one of these cars, factor in substantial repair costs before purchase—a full pre-buy inspection by a Mercedes specialist is non-negotiable.
We have 627 1989 Mercedes 200e 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 1989 Mercedes 200e 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 200e Auto
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 623 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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