1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 2.0L Petrol · C868 WLJ
1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 41,732 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 200
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1997cc
C868 WLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 41,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C868 WLJ Mileage History
- 13/10/202240,086 mi
- 17/10/202240,086 mi
- 17/10/202340,991 mi+905 mi
- 07/11/202441,536 mi+545 mi
- 04/11/202541,732 mi+196 mi
Average of roughly 538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C868 WLJ MOT History
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 (C868 WLJ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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