2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Mercedes-Benz Viano first registered in 2006 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 234 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 234 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics36% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes33% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres31% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension26% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Oil and fluid leaks11% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz Viano compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 408 | Tyres 28% |
| 2014 | 1,947 | Tyres 29% |
| 2013 | 1,959 | Tyres 28% |
| 2012 | 1,700 | Tyres 30% |
| 2011 | 1,449 | Brakes 32% |
| 2010 | 1,318 | Brakes 34% |
| 2009 | 1,337 | Brakes 38% |
| 2008 | 1,467 | Brakes 37% |
| 2007 | 1,370 | Brakes 42% |
| 2005 | 1,161 | Brakes 46% |
| 2004 | 814 | Brakes 39% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Mercedes-Benz Viano cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score