2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT pass rate and common faults

421 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 421 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Side repeaters: not working3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.9%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.0%
  2. Brakes14.3%
  3. Suspension10.0%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Body & chassis3.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano cars passed their MOT first time, across 421 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; side repeaters: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).