Mercedes-Benz V250
From 251 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 10 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 33.3% of V250 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 41.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £140.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 82.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all V250s tested had between 91,802 and 205,799 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 147,445 median miles, the V250 has 0.011 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz V250 MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz V250 has a 84.1% MOT pass rate based on 251 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz V250?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz V250 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz V250 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz V250 is 147,445 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 91,802 and 205,799 miles.
Buying a used V250?
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.
With a 84.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £140 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 33.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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