Mercedes-Benz V 220 Sport D Auto
From 1,256 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 24 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 24 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.3% of V 220 Sport D Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 88.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 89.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all V 220 Sport D Autos tested had between 25,764 and 59,282 miles on the clock.
At 50,059 median miles, the V 220 Sport D Auto has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz V 220 Sport D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz V 220 Sport D Auto has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,256 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz V 220 Sport D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz V 220 Sport D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz V 220 Sport D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz V 220 Sport D Auto is 50,059 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,764 and 59,282 miles.
Buying a used V 220 Sport D Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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