MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz V220d
51 vehicles · 93 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 51 Mercedes-benz V220d vehicles and 93 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz V220d has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,300 miles.
51
Vehicles
93
MOT tests
16,120
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz V220d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz V220d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension56%
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Other19%
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Brakes17%
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Visibility8%
Mercedes-benz V220d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 100% |
| 6 | 13 | 92% |
| 7 | 10 | 100% |
| 8 | 22 | 95% |
| 9 | 16 | 88% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (51)
Most common Mercedes-benz V220d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz V220d MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- under covers fitted (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz V220d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14,013 |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 | 100% | 32,749 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 28,589 |
| 2020 | 4 | 12 | 100% | 67,563 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 100% | 48,236 |
| 2018 | 8 | 21 | 90% | 94,627 |
| 2017 | 14 | 19 | 100% | 58,892 |
| 2016 | 11 | 21 | 90% | 73,443 |
| 2015 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 57,844 |
Mercedes-benz V220d reliability FAQ
Across 51 Mercedes-benz V220d vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz V220d MOT issues are:
Offside 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)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz V220d in our data has covered around
63,300 miles.
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