Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT Results

Registered in 2006
64.0% pass rate
from 411 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2006 cars)
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Viano is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.49% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.73% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.73% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.97% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.73% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.49% fail on Joints
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 0.73% fail on Doors
      • 0.49% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.49% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.24% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.73% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.49% fail on Steering wheel (41 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.73% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.73% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.73% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.73% fail on Attachment

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