2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT pass rate and common faults

449 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test155,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 449 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.7%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    17 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Brakes24.1%
  3. Suspension13.1%
  4. Tyres9.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags6.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano cars passed their MOT first time, across 449 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).