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Mercedes-benz 190 E - 1990

256.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1990 is 257.0 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 1990. Sample size: 422 cars, 797 tests and 2,043 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 422 cars

The Mercedes-Benz 190 E from 1990 has an overall defect rate of 256 per 100 vehicles, which is almost identical to the average for its year. It shows significantly better performance in the Equipment category, with defects 48% lower than the average. However, it stands out negatively in the Brakes category, where its defect rate is 22% higher than the average. The model's defect rates also vary by mileage, peaking in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range, where it reports 448 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 438.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 422 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz 190 E

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 23.0% worse
125.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 101.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 19.5% better
20.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 18.4% better
17.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 19.6% better
47.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 58.7 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 7.1% worse
189.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 177.0 / 100 tests
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 2.9% better
60.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 50.3% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 13.5% better
44.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.7 / 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
0 471 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: 209
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 142
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 110
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 13