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MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E MOT Pass Rate

77.2% of 1,086 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E MOT tests pass.

The 190 E passes 77.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).

At 77.2%, The MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years77.2%
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years77.2%1,086122,655 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E

The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment46.4%not working
Suspension42.0%prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Body, chassis, structure36.9%corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Brakes30.7%excessively corroded
Noise, emissions and leaks16.7%emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Visibility13.3%provides insufficient washer liquid
Tyres9.9%has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.1%prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Steering4.1%ball joint has excessive play
Road Wheels1.0%fixing missing

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