Mercedes-Benz 190 E: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 7.0% of Mercedes-Benz 190 E MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1990, 1992 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,400 | 7.2% |
| 1991 | 2,259 | 6.7% |
| 1992 | 3,038 | 7.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.