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Mercedes-Benz 190 MOT Results

Registered in 1988
71.5% pass rate
from 200 tests in 2020
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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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz 190 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Suspension arm (9 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage (12 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.50% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.0% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.50% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.50% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.50% fail on Bearing housing
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 1.0% fail on Other body component (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Hose
      • 0.50% fail on Pipe
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.50% fail on Pump
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (65% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.50% fail on Requirements

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