Mercedes-Benz 200
Cream · Petrol · 1982 · 1,997 cc
BL 70MOT history
BL 70 is a cream petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 1 Aug 1982. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,003 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 80,003 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BL 70
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 200
- Colour
- Cream
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1982
- First used
- 1 Aug 1982
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BL 70 was last recorded at 80,003 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 79,970 miles · 30 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,003 miles
- 2023 – 79,970 miles
- 2022 – 79,867 miles
- 2021 – 79,435 miles
- 2020 – 79,131 miles
- 2019 – 78,398 miles
- 2018 – 78,367 miles
- 2017 – 78,121 miles
- 2016 – 78,048 miles
- 2015 – 77,995 miles
- 2014 – 77,902 miles
- 2013 – 77,734 miles
- 2012 – 76,934 miles
- 2011 – 74,517 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,003 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
16 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,003 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 80,003 miles
- Test number
- 667497685376
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail79,970 miles (+103)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,970 miles
- Test number
- 563324924376
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,867 miles (+432)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 79,867 miles
- Test number
- 877029021181
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,435 miles (+304)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,435 miles
- Test number
- 871040022811
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,131 miles (+733)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 79,131 miles
- Test number
- 453484427146
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass78,398 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,398 miles
- Test number
- 472090965370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,367 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 78,367 miles
- Test number
- 479715056518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,121 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 78,121 miles
- Test number
- 350983971092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,048 miles (+53)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 78,048 miles
- Test number
- 687579150240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass77,995 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 77,995 miles
- Test number
- 871740088034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,902 miles (+168)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 77,902 miles
- Test number
- 839945644390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,734 miles (+800)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 77,734 miles
- Test number
- 426071863494
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass76,934 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,934 miles
- Test number
- 459933502389
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
Fail76,934 miles (+2,417)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,934 miles
- Test number
- 557900502366
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
Pass74,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 74,517 miles
- Test number
- 227274301383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,517 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,517 miles
- Test number
- 519394601332
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about BL 70
- What vehicle is registration BL 70 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BL 70 on a cream petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 1 Aug 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does BL 70 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BL 70 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BL 70?
- The MOT on BL 70 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BL 70 done?
- BL 70 was recorded at 80,003 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 371 miles a year.
- Has BL 70 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BL 70 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on BL 70 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on BL 70 find?
- BL 70 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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