Mercedes Benz V350 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz V350. Check any V350 by registration number below.

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88.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.4%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz V350 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz V350 has an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, which is 1.4 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the V350 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz V350, 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 V350 performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 46 vehicles

82.6%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.9%

Mileage at 10yr

48k mi

2012

Based on 94 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.4%

2011

Based on 67 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.9%

2010

Based on 50 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

10.5%

2009

Based on 44 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

7.1%

2008

Based on 66 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

18.0%

2007

Based on 54 vehicles

77.8%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

17.5%

2006

Based on 37 vehicles

83.8%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside Lower

6.5%

Front

4.3%

Offside

4.3%

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87.8% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz V350

Mercedes Benz V350 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz V350 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz V350?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz V350 is 88.8% 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 V350?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz V350 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, the Mercedes Benz V350 is rated as "Excellent" 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 V350?

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 V350?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz V350: 48,251 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used V350 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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