Mercedes-Benz V350
From 324 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34% of V350 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
Typical mileage
Half of all V350s tested had between 39,854 and 59,672 miles on the clock.
At 46,165 median miles, the V350 has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz V350 MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz V350 has a 83.3% MOT pass rate based on 324 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz V350?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz V350 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz V350 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz V350 is 46,165 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,854 and 59,672 miles.
Buying a used V350?
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 83.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £82 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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