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Mercedes-benz V - 2017

99.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz V, model year 2017. Sample size: 2,375 cars, 6,478 tests and 6,450 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,375 cars

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz V has an overall defect rate of about 100 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 134 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 26% improvement. Notably, this model performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates considerably lower than the average. However, as mileage increases, defects tend to rise, especially in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz V stands out positively in most categories, indicating a reliable vehicle compared to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,375 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 26.9% better
53.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 66.1% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 9.7% better
13.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 66.2% better
6.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 21.7% better
112.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 37.1% better
4.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 37.0% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 33.3% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 318 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,657
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 498
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 386
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 374
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 354
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 273
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 225
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 199
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 178
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 168

Serious faults (Top 10)

A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 273
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 225
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 168
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 135
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 73
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 65
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 35