MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz V 250d
2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz V 250d vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz V 250d has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 156,370 miles.
2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
25,449
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
33%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz V 250d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz V 250d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension78%
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Visibility22%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Other11%
Mercedes-benz V 250d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz V 250d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz V 250d MOT tests:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tyre worn close to legal limit. 1.7mm) (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge worn, ply exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge worn deep cut, cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen wipers smearing (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz V 250d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 7,936 |
| 2017 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 304,805 |
Mercedes-benz V 250d reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz V 250d vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz V 250d MOT issues are:
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tyre worn close to legal limit. 1.7mm) (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge worn, ply exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz V 250d in our data has covered around
156,370 miles.
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