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A382 GLJ

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA382 GLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 63,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 63,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,911 miles

Outer and inner CV boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,460 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2015 62,192 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 62,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 161,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

track rod end nuts secured with locktite. some perishing of suspension rubbers.

Pass 3 May 2013 160,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 159,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 158,820 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 158,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 157,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f track rod end rubber split

slight play in both rear droplinks

Pass 12 Jul 2007 156,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 155,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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A382 GLJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A382 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A382 GLJ registered?

A382 GLJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A382 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A382 GLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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