Does the Mercedes-Benz V-Class fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class records 7.03 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 5.54 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+1.49, 95% interval +1.27 to +1.72). It ranks 177 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mercedes-Benz V-Class is “Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view”, recorded 1,249 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1,249 | 2.37 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,146 | 2.18 |
| Wiper blade defective | 699 | 1.33 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 330 | 0.63 |
| Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 126 | 0.24 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 52,659 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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