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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz V220

112 vehicles · 1,243 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 112 Mercedes-benz V220 vehicles and 1,243 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz V220 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 165,393 miles.

112
Vehicles
1,243
MOT tests
19,996
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz V220 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz V220 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
  • Other25%
  • Brakes23%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Visibility4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mercedes-benz V220 pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz V220's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
18492%
216691%
314993%
413788%
511684%
612086%
711688%
811992%
910089%
107286%
113181%
12560%
13450%
161100%
17250%
18367%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Diesel (112)

Most common Mercedes-benz V220 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz V220 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (41 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (34 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (24 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)
  6. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (21 times)
  7. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (18 times)
  8. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (17 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
  10. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (11 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (11 times)
  12. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (10 times)
  13. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (9 times)
  14. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (9 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)

Mercedes-benz V220 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 2 2 100% 36,055
2020 2 9 78% 55,021
2019 1 6 83% 9,653
2018 1 1 100% 70,153
2017 8 74 89% 157,599
2016 35 398 90% 163,399
2015 53 693 90% 187,690
2014 2 15 67% 82,160
2013 3 26 69% 54,520
2003 1 2 50% 128,491
2002 1 10 80% 131,309
2000 2 5 40% 249,803
1999 1 2 50% 245,483

Mercedes-benz V220 reliability FAQ

Across 112 Mercedes-benz V220 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz V220 MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear 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)).

The typical Mercedes-benz V220 in our data has covered around 165,393 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz V220

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