MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 190E
Mercedes-Benz 190E
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
1971 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
1983 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
1984 | 16 | 93.75% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1985 | 7 | 85.71% | Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction. |
1986 | 32 | 59.38% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
1987 | 46 | 76.09% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
1988 | 66 | 66.67% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
1989 | 225 | 74.67% | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. |
1990 | 382 | 75.39% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
1991 | 357 | 71.99% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1992 | 475 | 69.68% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1993 | 387 | 71.58% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
1994 | 21 | 80.95% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
1995 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
1996 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
1997 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
1998 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
1999 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
2002 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2003 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2006 | 1 | 0% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
2007 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
2009 | 1 | 0% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
2014 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2015 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
2016 | 3 | 66.67% | Brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 2,041
Average Mercedes-Benz 190E pass rate: 72.56%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 15% |
2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
3 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 9% |
4 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
6 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 8% |
7 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
8 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 7% |
9 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
10 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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