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Mercedes-benz V - 2002

407.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz V, model year 2002. Sample size: 118 cars, 249 tests and 1,015 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 118 cars

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz V has a higher overall defect rate than the average car of its year, with 408 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the 374 average, representing an increase of nearly 9%. Notably, it exhibits significantly more issues in categories such as Steering, Visibility, and Body/Structure, where the defect rates are substantially higher than the average. For instance, the defect rate for Steering is 43%, compared to the average of 25%. As mileage increases, defects also rise, particularly in the 93,000–124,000 mile range, suggesting a trend of increased wear and issues as the vehicle ages.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 118 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz V

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 6.8% worse
178.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 71.5% worse
43.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 43.9% worse
42.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 13.0% better
83.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.4% better
249.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▼ 113.4% worse
147.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▼ 72.5% worse
25.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 17.5% better
44.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 537 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 73
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 33
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 26

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 7