Mercedes 200e (1989)
1989 Mercedes 200e
CarHunch has 300 1989 Mercedes 200e vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 300 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1989 Mercedes 200e 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
This 1989 Mercedes 200E falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—the 300 examples analysed here have no recorded MOT test statistics, which means we cannot draw any reliability conclusions from inspection data. The Mercedes 200E of that era was a solidly engineered executive saloon known for durability and longevity, but any specific MOT verdict for this cohort simply doesn't exist in the available records.
What matters for a prospective buyer is that these cars are now 35 years old, and any surviving example will have accumulated substantial mileage and wear. Before purchasing, have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by a specialist Mercedes technician familiar with W124-era models—don't rely on MOT data alone, because these vehicles predate reliable electronic record-keeping and many may not have complete test histories.
We have 300 1989 Mercedes 200e 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
Before you buy a 1989 Mercedes 200e
Based on MOT data from 300 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,027 Mercedes 200e vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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