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Mercedes-benz 190 E - 1992

290.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1992 is 300.1 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 1992. Sample size: 562 cars, 1,089 tests and 3,160 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 562 cars

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E shows an overall defect rate of 290 per 100 cars, which is slightly better than the average for the year at 297 per 100. While tyre wear is a common issue, this model particularly excels in categories such as steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, where its defect rates are significantly lower than the average. However, it performs poorly in the brakes category, with a defect rate that is notably higher than its peers. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model rises significantly, particularly in the higher mileage segments.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 562 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz 190 E

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 49.5% worse
176.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 118.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 36.7% better
19.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 43.4% better
14.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 40.2% better
40.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 67.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 13.0% worse
221.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 196.2 / 100 tests
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 33.9% better
52.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 63.1% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 23.5% better
47.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.0 / 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
0 518 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: 354
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 204
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 198
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 166
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 155
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 145
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 130
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 119
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 18