CarVerify

Free Car Check

D318 BEG

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

Gold Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,815 mi
Last recorded102,815 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 BEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 102,815 miles

Tyres deteriorated, none excessively.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear suspension mount prescribed areas corroded, none excessively.

side to side steering play, not excessive.

Fail 19 Apr 2006 102,809 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension mount prescribed areas corroded, none excessively.

Rear suspension mount prescribed areas corroded, none excessively.

Screen damage (nearside) less than 40mm.

Side to side steering play, not excessive.

Tyre sidewalls deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D318 BEG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 134,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D318 BEG, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D318 BEG?

You can check the full history of D318 BEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D318 BEG registered?

D318 BEG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D318 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D318 BEG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D318 BEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D318 BEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.