Is the Mercedes-Benz Viano ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,807 MOT tests, around 5% of Mercedes-Benz Vianos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 76% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 19%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 91% diesel, 9% petrol. Diesel Vianos in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Every petrol Viano in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 5%
- Likely charged
- 76%
- Depends on the car
- 19%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,807
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Viano ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Vianos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Check exact car146 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car690 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged698 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged578 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged480 tested | Likely compliant25 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged456 tested | Likely compliant18 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged458 tested | Likely compliant32 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged467 tested | Likely compliant67 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged446 tested | Likely compliant55 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged334 tested | Likely compliant80 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged316 tested | Check Euro standard115 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged178 tested | Check Euro standard127 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Viano
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (91% of Vianos tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (9% of Vianos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Vianos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (19% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mercedes-Benz can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Vianos fare at the MOT too: see the Mercedes-Benz Viano MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Viano for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mercedes-Benz Vianos in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2015. 2013 was the most common year, with 703 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2010 or later.
Vianos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 62% of the time, at an average of 158,725 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 64% of the time with 151,994 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Vianos likely to comply are from 2006. 80 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 60% of the time and averaged 159,537 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Viano's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.1% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (3.6%); seatbelts and airbags: "warning lamp indicates a fault" (3.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.4% of tests.
Overall, 65% of Vianos passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 148,270 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mercedes-Benz models
About this data
Based on 5,807 first MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Viano carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 5,807 MOT tests say about the Mercedes-Benz Viano and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Viano ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 5% of Vianos on the road are likely compliant and 76% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Viano years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Vianos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Viano ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Vianos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Viano is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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