Mercedes-Benz V 300 Sport D Auto
From 218 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.7% of V 300 Sport D Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 53.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
Typical mileage
Half of all V 300 Sport D Autos tested had between 35,676 and 79,677 miles on the clock.
At 55,261 median miles, the V 300 Sport D Auto has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz V 300 Sport D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz V 300 Sport D Auto has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 218 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz V 300 Sport D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz V 300 Sport D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz V 300 Sport D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz V 300 Sport D Auto is 55,261 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,676 and 79,677 miles.
Buying a used V 300 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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