2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Class · 2,122 MOT tests
2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliability
2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 V-Class years (2,122 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- 13.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 40,074
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,122
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Brakes2.3%
- Suspension1.2%
- Lights and electrics0.8%
- Wheels0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.37%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.57%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.44%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.21%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6%)
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 2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable?
2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 V-Class years (2,122 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.03% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.89% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mercedes-Benz V-Class shows 40,074 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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