MOT Results

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Mercedes-Benz 190 MOT Results

Registered in 1988
73.8% pass rate
from 172 tests in 2021
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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.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.58% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.58% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.58% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 1.7% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.58% fail on Transmission
      • 0.58% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.58% fail on Prop shaft
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.58% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (19 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.58% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play
      • 0.58% fail on Steering box
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 0.58% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.58% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.58% fail on Speedometer

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