Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz V 220 d: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Mercedes-benz V 220 d
100%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz V 220 d (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz A-class | Mercedes-benz V 220 d |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 86,210 mi | 73,420 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 362,612 | 3 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz A-class
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mercedes-benz V 220 d
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Undertray fitted
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz V 220 d (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mercedes-benz A-class report Full Mercedes-benz V 220 d report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.