Mercedes 190
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 780 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
780
Best Year
1993 (83%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Mercedes 190?
Mercedes 190 by Year
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About the Mercedes 190
The Mercedes 190 has been tested 780 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 131 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 76%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The MERCEDES 190 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 131,645 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 129,038 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the 190 is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
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