Mercedes V350
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 398 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
398
Best Year
2012 (98%)
Years Covered
8
About the Mercedes V350
The Mercedes V350 has been tested 398 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2006 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 85 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 77%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MERCEDES V350s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 53,249 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 48,049 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes V350 by Year
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