1984 Mercedes-Benz 200 2.0L Petrol · A564 SJN

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 200 presents as roadworthy following a clean pass at 64,945 miles on 30 July 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across recent years. The vehicle carries no recorded defects or advisories in any test since 2023, and the latest result confirms the car met standards eleven months before the current date. Recorded mileage sits at 64,945 against a 42-year lifespan, equating to roughly 1,546 miles per year. The odometer moved only 384 miles between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, and just 1,934 miles across the full 2023 to 2025 span. Such low annual use suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse and clean record gives no evidence of neglect or deferred consumable replacement. Two failures appear in the history with no defects listed: on 22 July 2025 at 64,938 miles and on 24 May 2023 at 62,841 miles. DVSA systems log such entries where administrative or presentation issues block certification rather than mechanical fault, yet a buyer should confirm the exact refusal reasons through the full VOSA test certificate. The repeated clean passes indicate no recurring suspension, brake, or emissions concerns. Given the car's age and low use, a physical inspection should target structural corrosion on chassis rails and floor pans, perished rubber suspension bushes, and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage. Verify brake caliper freedom and check for degraded fuel lines or hoses that static conditions accelerate in a 1984 W201-series saloon.