Mercedes Benz V MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz V. Check any V by registration number below.

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77.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.0%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mercedes Benz V — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz V has an average MOT pass rate of 77.1%, which is 13.0 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your V on the road.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz V fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your V for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz V, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz V performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 72 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2023

Based on 223 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

3.3%

2022

Based on 121 vehicles

93.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

9.2%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

2021

Based on 379 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 784 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

16.1%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2019

Based on 7,792 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 3yr

111k mi

Mileage at 5yr

139k mi

2018

Based on 7,418 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

16.1%

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

2017

Based on 6,756 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

14.5%

Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

2016

Based on 4,524 vehicles

85.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

14.5%

2015

Based on 2,860 vehicles

84.9%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

15.0%

Mileage at 10yr

243k mi

2013

Based on 30 vehicles

83.3%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

2010

Based on 49 vehicles

79.6%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

30.6%

2008

Based on 44 vehicles

65.9%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

36.7%

2007

Based on 55 vehicles

72.7%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2003

Based on 189 vehicles

58.7%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

10.7%

Retest Rate

29.1%

2002

Based on 331 vehicles

70.1%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2001

Based on 225 vehicles

64.4%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

34.7%

2000

Based on 152 vehicles

52.0%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

10.2%

Retest Rate

43.9%

1999

Based on 215 vehicles

65.6%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

23.9%

1998

Based on 168 vehicles

58.3%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

27.3%

1997

Based on 69 vehicles

49.3%Poor

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

47.4%

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Benz V

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz V fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

15.7%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

7.4%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.9%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

6.3%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

5.8%

Mercedes Benz V Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz V

Mercedes Benz V — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz V MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz V?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz V is 77.1% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz V?

The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz V are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (15.7%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (7.4%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mercedes Benz V reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 77.1%, the Mercedes Benz V is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz V?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz V?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz V: 29,026 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used V to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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