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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2001
54.4% pass rate
from 1,816 tests in 2021
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 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 7.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.17% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.66% fail on Cable
        • 0.28% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Relay lever (17 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.88% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.66% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.17% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.11% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.055% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp (58% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.055% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.055% fail on Switch
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (36% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn (50% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.72% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.055% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.39% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.39% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.055% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 15% fail on Suspension (18% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (35% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.77% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.44% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.17% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.055% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.055% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.055% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.055% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.055% fail on Pipes
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Chassis
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.0% fail on Body (97% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Panel
      • 0.055% fail on Body condition
      • 0.055% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.94% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on System
      • 0.055% fail on Hose
      • 0.055% fail on Pipe
    • 0.83% fail on Bumpers (190% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.66% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
        • 0.055% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts (69% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Prop shaft (72% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.055% fail on Joints
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.39% fail on Cabs
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.055% fail on Steps
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.055% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.055% fail on Carrier
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
    • 0.055% fail on Towbar
      • 0.055% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.055% fail on Load security
      • 0.055% fail on Loading door
    • 0.055% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.055% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.055% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.055% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.4% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.77% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.77% fail on Windscreen (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on View to rear
      • 0.50% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.055% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Steering (27% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components (33% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end (30% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear (40% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (41% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Operation
    • 0.39% fail on Steering play
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.055% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.055% fail on Pump
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering column
    • 0.17% fail on Steering coupling (5 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.055% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (58% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.055% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks (62% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.77% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2001 vans)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.055% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 0.055% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.055% fail on Doors
      • 0.055% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.055% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.055% fail on Anchorages