2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

2,263 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.2%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,263 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    77 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    84 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    41 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.1%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Brakes6.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Lights & electrics1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,263 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).