MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 190s year 1994

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Pass percent:72.84%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 190 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,436 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	89
Headlamp aim out of alignment	76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	27
Registration plate issues	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	20
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	89
Headlamp aim out of alignment	76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	27
Registration plate issues	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	20
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 190s year 1994

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