Mercedes Benz Viano (2010)
2010 Mercedes Benz Viano
CarHunch analysed 589 real MOT records for the 2010 Mercedes Benz Viano. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano's 78% first-time pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, indicating broadly typical reliability for its age—though the concerning part is that 42.8% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd typically see. This is a vehicle worth having thoroughly inspected before purchase, particularly around structural and safety-critical systems.
These Vianos show typical mileage for their age at around 103,000 miles median, but they rack up an average of 3.9 failures per test and a notably high 19.5 advisories, suggesting wear accumulates across multiple systems rather than concentrating in one area. Budget for ongoing maintenance costs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the areas that crop up repeatedly in MOT records—suspension, lighting, and brake components are usually where these vans start showing their age.
What to check before buying a 2010 Mercedes Benz Viano
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 562 | 77.9% | 3.96 |
| Petrol (5%) | 27 | 79% | 2.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Mercedes Benz Viano vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Mercedes Benz Viano vehicles fall between 71,072 and 143,966 miles.
2010 Mercedes Benz Viano — Still on the Road
389 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Mercedes Benz Viano
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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39.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.2%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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