1990 Mercedes-Benz 200 2.0L Petrol · H12 NCA

The roadworthiness status of this Mercedes-Benz is exceptionally strong, backed by a maintenance trend that shows complete stability over recent years. In the July 28, 2025 test at 132,988 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded, matching clean test sheets from July 2024, July 2023, and July 2011. This pristine run indicates that the previous owner maintained the vehicle to a high standard, entirely avoiding any major mechanical or structural failures during the observed four-year window. The recorded mileage sits at 132,988 miles on a thirty-six-year-old chassis, averaging approximately 3,694 miles annually. This low utilization rate places the vehicle well below typical national averages for its era. The mileage accumulation has remained remarkably consistent across the recent test cycle, showing no signs of prolonged abandonment or erratic heavy use. Such gentle usage patterns often preserve major drivetrain components, though low-mileage classics still require careful checks for perished rubber and stagnant fluids. Despite the unblemished recent test certificates, inspecting the vehicle in person requires focused attention on age-related vulnerabilities inherent to this chassis. Buyers must examine the structural integrity, particularly underneath the floorpan, jacking points, and sills, where corrosion can develop unseen despite clean MOT passes. Rubber suspension bushes, flexible brake lines, and engine mountings demand close physical scrutiny, as material degradation occurs through time rather than mileage alone.