Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT Results

Registered in 2004
57.3% pass rate
from 262 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Viano is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (38 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Levelling valve (231 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.38% fail on Bellows
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.76% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Other braking system component (36 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.76% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Catch (198 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Body (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Panel (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Other body component
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Hose
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
    • 0.76% fail on Transmission
      • 0.76% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.38% fail on Joints
  • 8.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.76% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 0.76% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.76% fail on Attachment
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates

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