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1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 2.0L Petrol · B738 LDL

B738 LDL

1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13/03/1985. Recorded mileage 134,928 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1997cc

B738 LDL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
  • 134,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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B738 LDL Mileage History

  1. 28/02/2022129,476 mi
  2. 28/02/2022129,476 mi
  3. 21/03/2023131,860 mi+2,384 mi
  4. 22/03/2024132,940 mi+1,080 mi
  5. 05/07/2025134,928 mi+1,988 mi

Average of roughly 1,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B738 LDL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (B738 LDL) between February 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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