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Mercedes-Benz 190 E reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,226 DVSA tests·2024
Across 5,226 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 74% of Mercedes-Benz 190 E cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and identification.
74%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 75% of peers
+13.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
5,226 tests · fleet 61%
74%
Where the 190 E fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics95
Holds up better on tyres, identification, road wheels.
Share of 13 years and older Mercedes-Benz 190 E MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz 190 E reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz 190 E holds up well for its age: 74% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 75% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz 190 E?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz 190 E in 2024: 13 years and older, 74%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz 190 E MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz 190 E versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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