1994 Mercedes-Benz 190 E — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age
32 years
Current Age
80.5%
Latest Pass Rate
41
Total Tests (All Years)
116,355 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
80.5%
Age (yrs) 30Tests 41Avg Mileage 116,355Top Failure Suspension — 14.6%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1994 Mercedes-Benz 190 E, with age trends.
Suspension
14.6%
— Consistent
Brakes
9.8%
— Consistent
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
9.8%
— Consistent
Noise, emissions and leaks
9.8%
— Consistent
Steering
4.9%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14.6% (30 yrs) | 14.6% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 9.8% (30 yrs) | 9.8% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.8% (30 yrs) | 9.8% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.8% (30 yrs) | 9.8% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 4.9% (30 yrs) | 4.9% (30 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes-Benz 190 E cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 41 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.