Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT Results

Registered in 2005
61.5% pass rate
from 387 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Viano is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.78% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Reservoirs
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.78% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.78% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.26% fail on System
    • 0.52% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.52% fail on Other body component
    • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.26% fail on Undertray
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.52% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates

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