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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2006
57.5% pass rate
from 4,463 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2006 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (23% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.090% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.18% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.47% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.090% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Relay lever
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 2.1% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.067% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.65% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.022% fail on Valves
    • 0.045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.022% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (36% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 5.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (16% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (26% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp (24% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.045% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.090% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.94% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.81% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Position lamp (57% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Outline marker lamps (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Outline marker lamp (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.022% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps (9 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamp switch
  • 13% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (34% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (50% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (63% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.43% fail on Leaf spring (44% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Shackle bracket (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.067% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.067% fail on Spring saddle (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.090% fail on Axles
      • 0.090% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames (83% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.022% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on View to rear
      • 0.96% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.045% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.69% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.67% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.022% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Body (170% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Panel (200% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.090% fail on Body condition
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (29% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (28% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.022% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.85% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.13% fail on Hinge (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
        • 0.067% fail on Catch
    • 0.63% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.13% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.090% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.022% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.067% fail on Tank
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
      • 0.022% fail on System
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier
      • 0.022% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.11% fail on Load security
      • 0.11% fail on Loading door (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.067% fail on Towbar
      • 0.022% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.022% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.022% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.022% fail on Floor
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Compression ignition (29% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (33% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.090% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.78% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.045% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.090% fail on Steering linkage (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Steering component
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.022% fail on Steering box
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.045% fail on Pump
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (23% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
      • 0.63% fail on Prescribed areas (68% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (82% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (85% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.022% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
  • 0.067% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.067% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
      • 0.022% fail on Emergency exits
    • 0.022% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.022% fail on Retractable steps
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding