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Mercedes-Benz 190 MOT Results

Registered in 1990
66.2% pass rate
from 591 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz 190 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.85% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.34% fail on Pipes (15 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.85% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.34% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.17% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.17% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Pipe
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 0.68% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.51% fail on Flexible couplings (18 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (80% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Chassis
      • 0.85% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.85% fail on Body
      • 0.85% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Floor
    • 0.51% fail on Seats
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (55% better than other 1990 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.68% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (52% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates

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