MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS MOT Pass Rate
87.1% of 25,446 MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS MOT tests pass.
The V-CLASS has a pass rate of 87.1%, a little higher than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS passes its MOT 87.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS tested at 0–3 years pass 93.3% of the time, compared with just 62.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.3% | 1,636 | 27,738 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.9% | 11,203 | 79,671 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.7% | 11,537 | 122,464 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.6% | 125 | 74,223 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.3% | 945 | 117,561 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 37.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 37.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 34.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.5% | Not working |
| Visibility | 14.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.6% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate