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Mercedes-benz 190 E - 1989

254.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1989 is 252.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz 190 E, model year 1989. Sample size: 261 cars, 487 tests and 1,238 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 261 cars

The Mercedes-Benz 190 E, from 1989, has a slightly higher overall defect rate of 254 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 249 defects per 100. This model shows significant mileage-related trends, particularly with a notable increase in defects among vehicles with over 124,000 miles, reaching 452 defects per 100. In terms of performance, it excels in equipment-related issues, showing a 64% lower defect rate than the average for its category. However, there are no standout negative categories noted for this model, suggesting a relatively balanced performance overall.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 261 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz 190 E

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 16.3% worse
112.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 5.7% better
24.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.1 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 12.3% better
19.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 21.8% better
48.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 17.8% worse
195.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 165.6 / 100 tests
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 8.8% better
56.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.7 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 66.5% better
6.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 13.4% better
46.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.1 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 474 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 95
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 87
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 60
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 41
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9