Where in Britain does the Mercedes-Benz V fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 14.8% of 5,780 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Mercedes-Benz V failed in 2019–2024. No postcode area is at least 3 points above the rest of Britain with an interval clear of zero. It does best in Harrow (HA), −8.5 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Mercedes-Benz V MOT statistics · check a Mercedes-Benz V by registration
Mercedes-Benz V in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough (SL) | 16.0 | 14.8 | +1.2 | −5.1 to +7.6 | 131 (rough estimate) |
| Twickenham (TW) | 15.0 | 14.8 | +0.2 | −4.4 to +4.8 | 240 (rough estimate) |
| Portsmouth (PO) | 12.6 | 14.9 | −2.3 | −7.5 to +2.9 | 159 (rough estimate) |
| Southend-on-Sea (SS) | 12.0 | 14.9 | −2.9 | −7.6 to +1.8 | 192 (rough estimate) |
| London SW (SW) | 11.1 | 14.9 | −3.8 | −9.8 to +2.2 | 108 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 11.1 | 14.9 | −3.8 | −9.5 to +2.0 | 117 (rough estimate) |
| London NW (NW) | 11.1 | 15.2 | −4.1 | −7.0 to −1.1 | 487 (rough estimate) |
| Ilford (IG) | 10.7 | 14.9 | −4.2 | −10.2 to +1.8 | 103 (rough estimate) |
| London W (W) | 10.3 | 15.0 | −4.7 | −9.0 to −0.3 | 194 (rough estimate) |
| Kingston upon Thames (KT) | 9.3 | 14.9 | −5.7 | −11.2 to −0.1 | 108 (rough estimate) |
| London E (E) | 9.0 | 14.9 | −6.0 | −10.9 to −1.1 | 134 (rough estimate) |
| Uxbridge (UB) | 8.8 | 15.1 | −6.3 | −9.6 to −3.0 | 305 (rough estimate) |
| Reading (RG) | 8.1 | 15.0 | −6.8 | −11.7 to −1.9 | 123 (rough estimate) |
| London SE (SE) | 7.8 | 14.9 | −7.1 | −12.4 to −1.8 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Harrow (HA) | 6.7 | 15.1 | −8.5 | −11.9 to −5.1 | 225 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,780 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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