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Mercedes-Benz Viano reliability by build year

Coverage 2003-20141 named generationMPVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 881 MOT tests for Mercedes-Benz Viano models built around 2014 (11 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Mercedes-Benz Viano built around 2014: about average at the MOT

Mercedes-Benz Viano models built around 2014 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

26% of MOT tests on Mercedes-Benz Viano models built around 2014 ended in a fail (retests included), against 27% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mercedes-Benz Viano models built around 2014 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Mercedes-Benz Viano's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Viano's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Viano W639

W639 (2003-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

25.9% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 23.1% and 28.9%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 881 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Mercedes-Benz Viano.

See every build year for the Mercedes-Benz Viano

By age

Mercedes-Benz Viano fail rate by age

This chart combines every Mercedes-Benz Viano ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
49023.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
88125.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
78625.8%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
68226.3%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
52825.8%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
52528.0%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
52625.1%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
59626.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
54427.2%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
47427.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
41128.7%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
6527.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 11-year-old Mercedes-Benz Viano models

These issues come from 11-year-old Mercedes-Benz Viano models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.8%
    Advisory: 290Fail: 21 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    16.2%
    Advisory: 176Fail: 43 (20% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    9.0%
    Advisory: 81Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    8.5%
    Advisory: 73Fail: 9 (11% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    7.0%
    Advisory: 88Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 881 MOT tests on 11-year-old Mercedes-Benz Viano models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 11-year-old Mercedes-Benz Viano models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension27%
  2. Brakes + Tyres25%
  3. Suspension + Tyres25%
  4. Brakes + Other19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 385 MOT tests on Mercedes-Benz Viano cars built around 2014 (11 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mercedes-Benz Viano.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

31 recalls in all

16 of the 31 Mercedes-Benz Viano recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 6 Critical
  • 10 more

Top concerns

  • The driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated
  • The Takata driver's air bag might not deploy as specified
  • The driver's air bag may not deploy as specified

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    2.9%

    Lower fail rate: 17.4%, against 25.9% for the Mercedes-Benz Viano, both built around 2014.

    1,888 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  2. 2

    Skoda Roomster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.4%

    Lower fail rate: 21.8%, against 25.9% for the Mercedes-Benz Viano, both built around 2014.

    3,588 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  3. 3

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.2%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 23.1%, against 25.9% for the Mercedes-Benz Viano, both built around 2014.

    3,812 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  4. 4

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 4.0%, against 7.3% for the Mercedes-Benz Viano.

    7,568 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2014 (11 years old), the Mercedes-Benz Viano across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 881 11-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Mercedes-Benz Viano ever sold: 6,508 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2014 (11 years old): 881 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.