2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

2,901 MOT tests in 2024. 83.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time83.9%
Failed or needed repairs16.1%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,901 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    94 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    90 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    45 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    38 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Suspension4.2%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Lights & electrics1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

In 2024, 83.9% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,901 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).