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Crash tests with mercedes-benz viano to assess the secondary safety

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Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) have gained great popularity for many years. To assess the secondary safety of the large MPV Mercedes-Benz Viano, Dekra conducted three crash tests according to the Euro NCAP test protocol: a 64-kph-40-%-ODB frontal crash, a 50-kph-MDB side impact and a 29-kph-pole side impact. The paper describes the tests and the tested vehicle with its relevant safety features. The test results are shown with special attention to the dummy loads and their assessment including modifiers according to the Euro NCAP protocol.

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  1. Dekra Automobil GmbH, Technology Center, Stuttgart, Germany

    Alexander Berg (International Projects & Business Development Manager),  Peter Rücker (Head of Crash Tests) &  Marcus Gärtner (Project Manager for Crash Tests)

  2. Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany

    Holger Kaiser (Team Leader for Passive Safety / Restraint Systems)

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  1. Alexander Berg
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Berg, A., Rücker, P., Gärtner, M. et al. Crash tests with mercedes-benz viano to assess the secondary safety. ATZ Worldw 110, 40–49 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03224980

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