2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano · 1,870 MOT tests
2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliability
2011 Mercedes-Benz Vianos fail 32% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Viano years (1,870 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
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 143,359
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,870
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.8% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.1%
- Brakes10.6%
- Suspension7.1%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
- Seat belts and airbags3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Side repeater not working 3.69%
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 3.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.16%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.73%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Stop lamp not working 2.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Direction indicator wrong colour 2.03%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.02%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.83%) · Exhaust mounting defective (3.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliable?
2011 Mercedes-Benz Vianos fail 32% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Viano years (1,870 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT?
Most often side repeater not working (3.69% of tests), position lamp not working (3.53% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano shows 143,359 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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