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GWO 205W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Maroon Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWO 205W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,337 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ORIGINAL SPEEDO REFITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2020 130,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,239 miles

speedo meter replaced

Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,152 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2016 84,087 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 78,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 70,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 63,009 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 45,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 45,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,049 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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GWO 205W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Maroon with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,767 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 GWO 205W, 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 46 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 GWO 205W registered?

GWO 205W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is GWO 205W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWO 205W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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