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B400 GNT

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 GNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 118,173 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 117,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 116,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 116,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 115,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 114,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 114,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 113,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 113,279 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,425 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 103,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,218 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 101,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 99,798 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007
Fail 14 Feb 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 93,597 miles

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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B400 GNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 118,678 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 B400 GNT, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B400 GNT registered?

B400 GNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B400 GNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 GNT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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