1986 Mercedes 200 2.0L Petrol · C288 HUD
1986 Mercedes 200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1986. Recorded mileage 94,307 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 200
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1997cc
C288 HUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2025
- 94,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C288 HUD Mileage History
- 06/10/202289,209 mi
- 06/10/202391,941 mi+2,732 mi
- 06/10/202391,941 mi
- 03/10/202494,028 mi+2,087 mi
- 22/09/202594,307 mi+279 mi
Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C288 HUD 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 1986 Mercedes 200 (C288 HUD) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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