2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class · 9,921 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 V-Class years (9,921 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- 12.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 61,351
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,921
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Suspension2.5%
- Brakes2.2%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.64%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.32%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.55%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.19%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.49%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.4%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.63%)
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 V-Class years (9,921 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.64% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.33% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class shows 61,351 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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