Is the Mercedes 190 reliable?

The Mercedes 190 has an average MOT pass rate of 78% across 4 years, based on 780 tests in 2026. That's 4 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 1993 with a 83% pass rate.

Which year Mercedes 190 is best?

The 1993 Mercedes 190 has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 1992 model has the lowest at 76%. There's a 7 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

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

About the Mercedes 190

The Mercedes 190 has been tested 780 times in 2026 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.