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Mercedes-benz V - 2024

19.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2024 is 25.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz V, model year 2024. Sample size: 131 cars, 180 tests and 35 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 131 cars

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz V model has an overall defect rate of 19 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 25 per 100, indicating a 23% improvement in reliability. A notable trend is that as mileage increases, defects in this model become more pronounced, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000-mile range, where the rate is 300 per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 190. This model excels in several categories, showing no defects in brakes, steering, visibility, lights and electrics, and body structure, while it has a higher defect rate in wheels, suspensions, and axles compared to the average. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz V model demonstrates strong performance in safety-related areas, but potential buyers should be aware of issues that may arise with wear as the vehicle ages.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 131 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 69.9% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 41.2% worse
36.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension component: with an unsafe modification
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.9 / 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: 26
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
A suspension component: with an unsafe modification
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A suspension component: with an unsafe modification
FAIL
Occurrences: 1