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Mercedes Benz Viano (2014)

805 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Mercedes Benz Viano

CarHunch analysed 805 real MOT records for the 2014 Mercedes Benz Viano. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 2.1% above UK average
82.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
85,219
typical mileage
57,095–123,316 middle half
38.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.27
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 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.
  • ⚠️ 38.5% 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 (99%) 799 82.1% 2.28
Petrol (1%) 6 92.9% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 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.

57,095
low mileage
85,219
typical
123,316
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Mercedes Benz Viano vehicles fall between 57,095 and 123,316 miles.

2014 Mercedes Benz Viano — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 589 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

230 589 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.27
Avg failures per vehicle
12.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 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.

  • 45.8%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 44.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 43%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 41.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.5%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 21%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 20.3%
    Parking brake efficiency below requirements
  • 16.1%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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