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Mercedes-benz VIANO - 2013

204.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz VIANO, model year 2013. Sample size: 736 cars, 1,711 tests and 3,501 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 736 cars

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Viano has an overall defect rate of 205 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 7% lower than the average for that year at 219 defects per 100. This model performs particularly well in the Wheels, Suspensions & Axles category, showing a defect rate that is significantly better than average. However, it has a higher rate of defects in the 'Other' category, indicating potential issues that are less common in other vehicles of the same age. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate for the Viano rises more sharply compared to the average, especially notable in the highest mileage category.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 736 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz VIANO

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 3.2% worse
101.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 20.2% better
10.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 5.0% worse
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 10.0% worse
55.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 24.1% better
166.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 3.0% worse
20.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 15.4% worse
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 52.0% worse
29.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 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
0 379 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: 547
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 325
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 196
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 171
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 110
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 77
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 76

Serious faults (Top 10)

A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 30