2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano · 1,586 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz Vianos fail 32% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Viano years (1,586 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vianos: 33.6%)
- 32%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vianos: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 144,708
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,586
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.3% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.9%
- Brakes9.3%
- Tyres7.2%
- Suspension7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Side repeater not working 4.1%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.03%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.52%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.46%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.46%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.43%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz Vianos fail 32% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Viano years (1,586 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT?
Most often side repeater not working (4.1% of tests), position lamp not working (3.28% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano shows 144,708 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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