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Mercedes-benz V - 2022

50.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz V, model year 2022. Sample size: 113 cars, 220 tests and 111 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 113 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz V model has an overall defect rate of 50 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly better than the average of 70 per 100 for the same year, representing a 28% improvement. Notably, it shows exceptional performance in categories like brakes, steering, and body structure, where it recorded no defects at all, contrasting sharply with the average rates. However, defects are more prevalent in the lower mileage segments, particularly in the 0-31,000 miles category, where the model has a higher defect rate compared to the average. Overall, while tyre wear is a common issue, this model stands out positively in several critical areas, enhancing its reliability compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 113 cars

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Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 24.4% better
23.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 48.8% better
6.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 83.5% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.7% better
69.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 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
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 300 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: 30
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 1