MERCEDES-BENZ V MOT Pass Rate
85.9% of 5,043 MERCEDES-BENZ V MOT tests pass.
The V has a pass rate of 85.9%, a little higher than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ V passes its MOT 85.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ V tested at 0–3 years pass 96.2% of the time, compared with just 65.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.2% | 132 | 38,255 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 1,664 | 96,826 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.6% | 3,060 | 127,554 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (28) | 28 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 65.4% | 159 | 111,141 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ V
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ V fails its MOT is tyres — present in 42.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 42.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 41.7% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 29.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.3% | not working |
| Visibility | 14.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate