Mercedes-Benz 190 MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz 190 appears in 3,596 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1983–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 79.9%.
3,596
MOT tests analysed
79.9%
Pass rate
20.1%
Fail rate
1983–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 555 | 78.7% | 21.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1991 | 398 | 79.9% | 20.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 408 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.6% | 309 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 255 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 203 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.1% | 182 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.2% | 115 |
| 7 | Tyres | 2.1% | 74 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.5% | 55 |
Methodology & source. Based on 3,596 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.