Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
MOT data from 327,362 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.6%. Average mileage at test: 155,285 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 16,154 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 14,844 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10,522 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8,339 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7,549 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 7,175 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6,135 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5,749 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 5,663 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5,520 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 327,065 | 79.6% |
| Petrol | 198 | 72.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 289 | 70.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake inoperative on one side | |||
| 1997 | 874 | 72.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1998 | 1,258 | 70.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1999 | 1,323 | 72.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2000 | 1,227 | 74.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2001 | 1,994 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2002 | 2,905 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2003 | 3,355 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2004 | 3,863 | 72% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2005 | 4,365 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2006 | 5,464 | 75.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2007 | 9,037 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2008 | 10,373 | 75.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2009 | 8,850 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2010 | 12,793 | 76.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2011 | 13,651 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2012 | 17,515 | 75.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2013 | 21,320 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2014 | 25,367 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2015 | 26,897 | 78.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2016 | 25,499 | 80.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2017 | 29,118 | 82% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2018 | 28,624 | 84.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2019 | 38,309 | 84.3% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2020 | 28,334 | 83.8% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2021 | 4,258 | 84.3% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2022 | 313 | 88.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
112,696 mi
Median
169,617 mi
75th percentile
243,017 mi
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