Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class appears in 68,358 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1982–2025. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 86.6%.
68,358
MOT tests analysed
86.6%
Pass rate
13.4%
Fail rate
1982–2025
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,256 | 86.3% | 13.7% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 13,050 | 86.1% | 13.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 4,040 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.5% | 3,055 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.7% | 2,557 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 1,849 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 1,640 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 875 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 858 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 398 |
Methodology & source. Based on 68,358 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.