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Mercedes-Benz 190 MOT Results

Registered in 1992
70.9% pass rate
from 724 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 1992 cars)
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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz 190 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.55% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.97% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.28% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.83% fail on Chassis
      • 0.83% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.83% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on System
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.41% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.14% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 1992 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 1992 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 1992 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.14% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Linkage
    • 0.69% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.97% fail on Washers (73% better than other 1992 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (47% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.83% fail on Condition
    • 0.83% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition

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