Mercedes-Benz V 300 Amg Line D Auto
From 1,884 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer V 300 Amg Line D Autos fare better: 2023 models pass at 91.3% vs 88.3% for 2020.
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 37 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 | 37 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 19 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.7% of V 300 Amg Line D Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 11.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2021 | 82.5% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 90.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all V 300 Amg Line D Autos tested had between 23,357 and 53,909 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,313 median miles, the V 300 Amg Line D Auto has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz V 300 Amg Line D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz V 300 Amg Line D Auto has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,884 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz V 300 Amg Line D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz V 300 Amg Line D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz V 300 Amg Line D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz V 300 Amg Line D Auto is 34,313 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,357 and 53,909 miles.
Buying a used V 300 Amg Line 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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