Mercedes-Benz 190 E MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz 190 E appears in 12,814 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1983–2019. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 79.8%.
12,814
MOT tests analysed
79.8%
Pass rate
20.3%
Fail rate
1983–2019
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,400 | 79.4% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1991 | 2,259 | 80.2% | 19.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1992 | 3,038 | 79.7% | 20.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.6% | 1,364 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.3% | 1,059 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.4% | 954 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 891 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 556 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 423 |
| 7 | Tyres | 2.5% | 319 |
| 8 | Steering | 2.1% | 265 |
Methodology & source. Based on 12,814 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.