Mercedes V

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 25,209 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

25,209

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Mercedes V

The Mercedes V was MOT tested 25,209 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (1997 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 5,899 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 61%. With a 30 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mercedes Vs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 20 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 100,667 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 12,396 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the V is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1950cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Mercedes V?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Mercedes brand average-7% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread30 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mercedes V by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	97%	74	12,396 mi
2023	96%	188	35,586 mi
2022	93%	107	37,213 mi
2021	89%	398	29,456 mi
2020	88%	599	54,337 mi
2019	91%	5,899	88,757 mi
2018	87%	5,799	96,207 mi
2017	88%	5,197	117,261 mi
2016	88%	3,460	126,363 mi
2015	87%	2,251	144,371 mi
2010	83%	47	64,603 mi
2008	73%	41	80,371 mi
2007	82%	44	64,512 mi
2003	66%	133	126,103 mi
2002	74%	257	159,077 mi
2001	72%	202	128,393 mi
2000	61%	141	86,965 mi
1999	71%	176	116,167 mi
1998	64%	140	97,675 mi
1997	52%	56	100,667 mi

Questions about the Mercedes V

Is the Mercedes V reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (1997 to 2024), the Mercedes V averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 25,209 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Mercedes V has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Mercedes V has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 61%, a 30 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.