2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class · 4,226 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 18% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 V-Class years (4,226 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 121,200
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,226
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.8%
- Tyres5.5%
- Brakes4.6%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.06%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.3%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.18%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.59%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.86%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.44%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.41%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz V-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 18% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 V-Class years (4,226 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.6% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.06% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class shows 121,200 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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