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B40 DGT

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

157,813 mi
Last recorded157,813 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 DGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 157,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 157,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 157,426 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 157,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 156,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 156,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 155,788 miles

power steering pump noisy in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2019 155,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 154,859 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak gear box area

Pass 23 Mar 2017 154,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 154,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,077 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 153,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil low

rear drive shafts/cv boots starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2014 153,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 152,155 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 151,543 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)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 150,416 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 149,800 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 148,811 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2007 147,195 miles

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

front & rear number plates displaying an unacceptable symbols or flags

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 147,195 miles

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

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

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

front & rear number plates displaying an unacceptable symbols or flags

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 144,529 miles

Advise,o\s\f bottom ball joint dust cover split,gear box oil leak.engine oil leak.power steering pipe damp.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 143,215 miles

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

gearbox oil leak †

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge ( 2.5mm )

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge ( 1.8mm ) †

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
Full Mercedes-benz 200 reliability report

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B40 DGT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B40 DGT, 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 B40 DGT registered?

B40 DGT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B40 DGT safe to buy?

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