2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

1,593 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,593 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    69 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    44 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    30 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.3%
  2. Tyres8.0%
  3. Brakes6.6%
  4. Lights & electrics3.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,593 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).