1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E MOT pass rate and common faults

459 MOT tests in 2024. 71.9% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time71.9%
Failed or needed repairs28.1%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 459 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  7. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.7%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.5%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.4%
  2. Brakes13.5%
  3. Suspension12.4%
  4. Body & chassis9.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  7. Tyres2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E?

In 2024, 71.9% of 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E cars passed their MOT first time, across 459 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).