MERCEDES-BENZ 190 MOT Pass Rate
77.5% of 6,748 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 MOT tests pass.
The 190 passes 77.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
At 77.5%, The MERCEDES-BENZ 190 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (11) | 11 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 77.5% | 6,727 | 122,077 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ 190
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 190 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 49.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 42.4% | Excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 32.8% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.3% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Visibility | 15.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 7.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate