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Mercedes-Benz V reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·20,204 DVSA tests·2024
Across 20,204 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of Mercedes-Benz V cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension.
86%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
15,224 tests · fleet 85%
86%
8 to 12 years
4,980 tests · fleet 73%
84%
Where the V fails
Suspension97
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on suspension. Holds up better on steering, lights & electrics, seat belts.
Share of 4 to 7 years Mercedes-Benz V MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz V reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz V is about average for its age: 86% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz V?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz V in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%; and 8 to 12 years, 84%. 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 V MOT?
For Mercedes-Benz V cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (2.8% of tests vs 1.4% fleet).
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