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Mercedes-Benz V MOT pass rate and common problems

86.9% of Mercedes-Benz Vs passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,250 first tests): 84.2% at the first attempt and 2.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 98.9 (95% CI 89.8–108.7; 100 = normal).

Mercedes-Benz V at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate86.9%incl. 2.7% fixed at the test centre20242250
Passed at the first attempt84.2%all first tests20242250
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 89.8–108.7)98.9index100 = normal for its age · rank 444 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242250
Biggest excess: Tyres8.9per 1006.4 same-age2019–20245780
Dangerous defects8.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20245780
Advisory items59.6per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20245780
strip · Mercedes-Benz V · MOT Risk Index · 98.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mercedes-Benz V. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 444 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 345 and 546 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mercedes-Benz V index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank444of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242250
Best rank within its 95% interval345rankother models held where they are20242250
Worst rank within its 95% interval546rankother models held where they are20242250

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 85.5 to 98.9 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mercedes-Benz V MOT, and how often?

Mercedes-Benz V MOTs fail most often on tyres: 8.9 per 100 tests, against 6.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 5,780).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Tyres · 8.9 vs 6.4 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres8.9per 1006.42019–2024513
Visibility5.2per 1005.02019–2024300
Brakes4.4per 1004.42019–2024254
Suspension3.4per 1004.22019–2024196
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.3per 1005.82019–2024135

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,780 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mercedes-Benz V compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Mercedes-Benz V is tyres at age 3: 8.6 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,602).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz V · Tyres, age 3 · 8.6 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 8.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.3 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.4 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 7.2 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.9 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 2.2 vs 1.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 38.6per 1004.22019–20241602
Brakes, age 32.3per 1001.82019–20241602
Suspension, age 31.4per 1000.62019–20241602
Tyres, age 47.2per 1004.52019–20241340
Brakes, age 42.9per 1002.42019–20241340
Suspension, age 42.2per 1001.22019–20241340

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz V's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mercedes-Benz V advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 9.8% of the time.

funnel · Mercedes-Benz V · Tyres · 9.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 9.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres9.8% next failmedian model2019–2024631

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mercedes-Benz V got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mercedes-Benz V MOTs flag tyres most: 28.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 5,780).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Tyres · 28.9 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres28.9per 10039.72019–20241668
Brakes19.2per 10034.72019–20241107
Suspension5.2per 10026.22019–2024301
Non-component advisories3.5per 1007.82019–2024202

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,780 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mercedes-Benz V?

For Mercedes-Benz Vs aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 4.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,094).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–2024822
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024822
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024822
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024822
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024822
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024822
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 232 cars)11.2% next fail2019–2024232
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 232 cars)6.9% next fail2019–2024232
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 232 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024232
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 139 cars)8.6% next fail2019–2024139
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 139 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024139
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20241094
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20241094
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241094
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20241094
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241094
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241094
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 358 cars)9.5% next fail2019–2024358
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 358 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024358
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 358 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024358
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 358 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024358
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 358 cars)1.4% next fail2019–2024358
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 283 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024283
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 283 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024283
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 283 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024283
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 283 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024283
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 283 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024283
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024369
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024369
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024369
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024369
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 369 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024369
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 102 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024102
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 102 cars)7.8% next fail2019–2024102
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 102 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024102
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 102 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024102
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 85 cars)7.1% next fail2019–202485
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 85 cars)5.9% next fail2019–202485
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 43 cars)11.6% next fail2019–202443
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)7.2% next fail2019–202469
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)7.2% next fail2019–202469

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mercedes-Benz V get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mercedes-Benz V gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 13.3 major and 4.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz V · Dangerous defects · 8.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.8per 10011.22019–20245780

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,780 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz V still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Mercedes-Benz V go from 17.8% at age 3 (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 14.6–21.5%) to 19.4% at age 9 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 13.7–26.8%), against 26.5% for all cars aged 9 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 13.7–26.8%) (2024, n = 2,250).

line · Mercedes-Benz V · Age 3 (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 14.6–21.5%) · 17.8 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 17.8. Age 9 (rough estim: 19.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 14.6–21.5%)17.8% failed first time12.42024466
Age 415.8% failed first time13.12024625
Age 5 (rough estimate: 408 tests, 95% interval 14.0–21.4%)17.4% failed first time15.12024408
Age 8 (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 7.3–19.9%)12.3% failed first time23.32024106
Age 9 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 13.7–26.8%)19.4% failed first time26.52024139

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mercedes-Benz V compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 3 of 6 ages shown, Mercedes-Benz Vs fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 8, where they fail less often: 13.0% against 23.2% (2024, n = 261).

line · Mercedes-Benz V · Age 3 · 15.9 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 15.9. Age 8: 13.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 315.9% fail11.720241602
Age 416.0% fail13.320241340
Age 517.7% fail15.12024672
Age 617.0% fail17.32024283
Age 715.1% fail20.12024271
Age 813.0% fail23.22024261

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz V years should I avoid?

Mercedes-Benz V build years range from index 57.0 to 100.7 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 2,250).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Build year 2015 (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 67.9–119.2) · 93.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2015 (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 67.9–119.2)93.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024306
Build year 2016 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 37.6–76.5)57index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024323
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 1,169 tests, 95% interval 84.6–112.5)98.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241169
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 1,243 tests, 95% interval 87.1–114.4)100.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241243

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mercedes-Benz V MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mercedes-Benz V MOT: about £24 (up to about £46 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 2,250).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Expected repair bill · 23.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill23.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2250
Estimated range lower23.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2250
Estimated range upper45.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2250
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)8.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue2250
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)6.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue2250
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)6.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue2250
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)3.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue2250

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz V more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Mercedes-Benz V and 5 as often or more. The Mercedes-Benz V has an MOT Risk Index of 98.9, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,250).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Mercedes-Benz V (this model) · 98.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mercedes-Benz V (this model)98.9index100 = normal20242250
Alfa Romeo GT99.2index98.920242798
Volkswagen Bora100.5index98.920245376
Mercedes-Benz CLC106.3index98.920248510
Alfa Romeo 159106.8index98.920243404
SEAT Exeo93.9index98.920244823
MG ZT86.2index98.920242239
Subaru Legacy93.9index98.920245265
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan Primera109.5index98.920243222

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz V normally do?

At age 4, the median Mercedes-Benz V had covered 43,062 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 27,083 to 65,592 miles (2024, n = 625).

line · Mercedes-Benz V · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 28095 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 28095. Age 9 P75 (rough e: 241815. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)28095miles2024466
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)16489miles2024466
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)46081miles2024466
Age 4 median43062miles2024625
Age 4 P2527083miles2024625
Age 4 P7565592miles2024625
Age 5 median (rough estimate)60760miles2024408
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)37880miles2024408
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)94142miles2024408
Age 8 median (rough estimate)146130miles2024106
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)100958miles2024106
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)192343miles2024106
Age 9 median (rough estimate)183767miles2024139
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)110541miles2024139
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)241815miles2024139

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mercedes-Benz V MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 18.6% of Mercedes-Benz Vs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 17.4% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 794). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 18.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles18.6% failed first time2024725
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 11.8–18.6%)14.9% failed first time2024430
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 10.4–20.5%)14.7% failed first time2024190
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 10.1–25.8%)16.5% failed first time202485
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 10.2–28%)17.4% failed first time202469
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 14–36.8%)23.5% failed first time202451
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 10.7–21.8%)15.4% failed first time2024162

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz V last?

21.1% of Mercedes-Benz Vs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 9.8% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,208).

line · Mercedes-Benz V · 100,000 miles · 21.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 21.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 4.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles21.1% of tested cars20241208
150,000 miles9.8% of tested cars2024562
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 3.9–4.9%)4.4% of tested cars2024250

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz V driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mercedes-Benz V index is 76.4, against 89.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,250).

slope · Mercedes-Benz V · Age and mileage adjusted index · 76.4 vs 89 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 89 vs 76.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index76.4index892019–20242250

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz V fuel fails its MOT less?

All Mercedes-Benz Vs tested were diesel: 15.3% failed first time (2024, n = 2,086).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Diesel · 15.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel15.3% fail first timeother fuels20242086

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz V engine is best?

No Mercedes-Benz V engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 2,250).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,722 tests, 95% interval 84.6–106.0) · 94.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,722 tests, 95% interval 84.6–106.0)94.8index vs model norm100 = model average20241722
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 3,660 tests, 95% interval 94.5–110.8)102.4index vs model norm100 = model average20243660
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 82.8–127.2)103.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024383

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mercedes-Benz V fail its MOT most?

No postcode area stands out for the Mercedes-Benz V: every area is within 3 points of its 14.8% first-time failure rate across Britain in 2019–2024, or within the margin of error (2024).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 10.7–23.3%) · 16.0 vs 15.8 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 10.7–23.3%)16.0% fail first time15.82024131
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 11.0–20.1%)15% fail first time15.82024240
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 8.3–18.6%)12.6% fail first time15.82024159
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 4.1–10.7%)6.7% fail first time15.82024225
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 4.0–14.7%)7.8% fail first time15.82024102
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 4.5–14.3%)8.1% fail first time15.82024123
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 8.1–17.3%)12.0% fail first time15.82024192
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 6.6–18.1%)11.1% fail first time15.82024117
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 6.5–18.4%)11.1% fail first time15.82024108
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 487 tests, 95% interval 8.6–14.2%)11.1% fail first time15.82024487
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 6.1–18.1%)10.7% fail first time15.82024103
London W (W) (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 6.8–15.4%)10.3% fail first time15.82024194
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 5.1–16.2%)9.3% fail first time15.82024108
London E (E) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 5.2–15.0%)9.0% fail first time15.82024134
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 6.2–12.6%)8.8% fail first time15.82024305

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mercedes-Benz V ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 98.3% of Mercedes-Benz Vs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mercedes-Benz V · Likely compliant · 98.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant98.3% estimate20242250

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mercedes-Benz V?

Of failed Mercedes-Benz V MOTs, 38.4% were retested the same day and a further 59.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 627).

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Same-day retest · 38.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest38.4%failed initial tests2019–2024627
Retest within 10 days59.6%failed initial tests2019–2024627
Clean MOT streak54.3%observed chains2019–2024770
Repeat advisory10.1%observed chains2019–2024770
Decreasing odometer1.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20241377

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mercedes-Benz V?

Mercedes-Benz Vs aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 25.5% of tests, against 17.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 51).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz V · Low-use first-time failure · 25.5 vs 17.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 25.5 vs 17.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure25.5%17.62019–202451
Low-use gap7.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–202451

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Mercedes-Benz V likely to last?

Mercedes-Benz Vs aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for about 2.5 more years (survival forecast).

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Mercedes-Benz V · Age 5 · 2.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 52.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 82.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 14)2.4years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Vs are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Mercedes-Benz Vs tested at ages 4 to 6, about 67 were tested at age 5 (2024, n = 672).

line · Mercedes-Benz V · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 14 (rough esti: 5.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241602
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241340
Age 566.8% of age 4–6 baseline2024672
Age 628.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024283
Age 726.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024271
Age 825.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024261
Age 9 (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 14.1–26.9%)14.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024147
Age 12 (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 11.1–31.3%)5.7% of age 4–6 baseline202457
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 4.2–20.6%)5.2% of age 4–6 baseline202452
Age 14 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 12.3–32.8%)5.8% of age 4–6 baseline202458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mercedes-Benz V fails, does it fail again?

15.6% of Mercedes-Benz Vs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 13.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 160).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz V · Repeat after fail · 15.6 vs 13.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 15.6 vs 13.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail15.6%13.92019–2024160

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz V faults come together?

On Mercedes-Benz Vs, brakes and suspension failures turn up together 5.5 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 22).

Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 3.5–8.3)5.5liftexpected joint rate202422
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.9)4.3liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.9–6.2)4.3liftexpected joint rate202429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.5)3.6liftexpected joint rate202422
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate202427
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.3)2.4liftexpected joint rate202438
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Suspension + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Mercedes-Benz V cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Mercedes-Benz Vs tested at age 5, about 17 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 9, about 19 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 14.6–21.5%)17.8% fail first time2024466
Age 4 (rough estimate: 625 tests, 95% interval 13.2–18.9%)15.8% fail first time2024625
Age 5 (rough estimate: 408 tests, 95% interval 14.0–21.4%)17.4% fail first time2024408
Age 8 (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 7.3–19.9%)12.3% fail first time2024106
Age 9 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 13.7–26.8%)19.4% fail first time2024139

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Mercedes-Benz V MOT matter?

Mercedes-Benz Vs fail first time most in March (19.6%, against 28.3% for all cars that month) and least in May (11.5%) (2024, n = 2,250).

line · Mercedes-Benz V · January · 14.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 14.7. December: 13.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz V: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January14.7% fail first time31.12024428
February15.7% fail first time30.02024363
March19.6% fail first time28.32024515
April13.3% fail first time29.82024302
May11.5% fail first time28.82024409
June12.0% fail first time28.12024441
July15.6% fail first time29.32024469
August13.3% fail first time29.22024459
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September14.7% fail first time28.22024599
October14.5% fail first time30.32024574
November17.2% fail first time30.62024617
December13.9% fail first time29.32024604

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Mercedes-Benz V? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 2,250 initial Mercedes-Benz V tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Mercedes-Benz V fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 2,250 initial Mercedes-Benz V tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,250 initial Mercedes-Benz V tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,250 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mercedes-Benz V MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mercedes-v/

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Mercedes-Benz V MOT: quick answers

What is the Mercedes-Benz V first-time MOT pass rate?

84.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,250 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,250 primary tests: 15.78% failed first time and 86.9% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 98.9 is shown separately.