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Mercedes-Benz 190 MOT Results

Registered in 1993
71.5% pass rate
from 565 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 1993 cars)
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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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz 190 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.88% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 1993 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (160% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Prop shaft (9 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.2% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Chassis
      • 0.88% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Bracket
  • 9.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.53% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.53% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.53% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (55% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.53% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (53% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
        • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.18% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.18% fail on Speedometer

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