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Mercedes-benz V - 2020

92.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz V, model year 2020. Sample size: 317 cars, 819 tests and 761 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 317 cars

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz V has an overall defect rate of 93 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly higher than the average of 90 per 100, indicating a 3.5% increase in defects compared to similar models from the same year. Notably, the vehicle excels in categories such as Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, where it has significantly lower defect rates than the average. However, it shows a concerning trend in visibility-related issues, with a defect rate of 18, which is higher than the average of 14. This model tends to perform better at lower mileages, particularly between 0 and 31,000 miles, but the defect rate increases with mileage, peaking at over 124,000 miles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 317 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz V

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 13.4% worse
57.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 26.2% worse
17.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 78.6% better
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 7.7% worse
105.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 79.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 86.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 40.5% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 273 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: 222
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 76
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 21
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 18

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Electronic parking brake MIL indicates a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5