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Mercedes-benz VIANO - 2010

254.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz VIANO, model year 2010. Sample size: 475 cars, 1,057 tests and 2,693 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 475 cars

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano has an overall defect rate of 255 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 13% lower than the average for cars of the same year. It shows a notable trend of increasing defects with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage categories, where it has higher defect rates than average. This model excels in the Wheels, Suspensions & Axles and Body/Structure categories, with significantly fewer defects compared to its peers. However, it falls short in Lights & Electrics and Equipment, where it has a higher incidence of faults than the average car. Overall, while the Viano performs well in specific areas, it struggles with electrical and equipment issues.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 475 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz VIANO

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 19.8% worse
137.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 17.2% better
14.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 9.8% worse
24.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 21.9% worse
94.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 40.0% better
171.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber bush excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 39.9% better
21.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 23.5% worse
10.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 10.2% worse
35.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 443 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 339
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 229
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 159
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 151
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 138
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 77
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 70
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 19