2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class · 9,483 MOT tests
2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliability
2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 V-Class years (9,483 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- 16.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 63,964
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,483
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.2% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Suspension4.2%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.15%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.79%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.14%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.76%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.42%)
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 2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable?
2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 V-Class years (9,483 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class shows 63,964 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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