Mercedes V
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 20 years from 25,209 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
25,209
Best Year
2024 (97%)
Years Covered
20
About the Mercedes V
The Mercedes V has been tested 25,209 times in 2026 MOT data across 20 model years (1997 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2024 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 74 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 52%. With a 45 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MERCEDES Vs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 22 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2024 detailsHow reliable is the Mercedes V?
Mercedes V by Year
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| 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 |
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