Mercedes-Benz Viano
MOT data from 10,544 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.7%. Average mileage at test: 150,804 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 313 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 268 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 259 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 222 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 219 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 213 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 182 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 168 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 165 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 158 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 9,391 | 79.4% |
| Petrol | 1,144 | 82.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 542 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2005 | 797 | 75.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 758 | 74.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 | |||
| 2007 | 863 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2008 | 989 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 844 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2010 | 741 | 82.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2011 | 1,108 | 82.3% | |
| Top failures: a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2012 | 1,112 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 1,218 | 81.4% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 1,230 | 82.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2015 | 247 | 81% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
123,518 mi
Median
165,115 mi
75th percentile
219,220 mi
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