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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2003
54.4% pass rate
from 3,064 tests in 2021
(6.9% better than other 2003 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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.4% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.033% fail on Switch
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (40% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp (57% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.033% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (66% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.098% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.46% fail on Switch
    • 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.13% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.098% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 24% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (43% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (28% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (51% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.065% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.82% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.59% fail on Cable
        • 0.098% fail on Linkage
        • 0.065% fail on Pivot
        • 0.065% fail on Brake slack adjuster (15 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.033% fail on Relay lever
    • 3.0% fail on Load sensing valves (47% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.098% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.033% fail on Valves
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.098% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.033% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.033% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.033% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
    • 0.098% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.033% fail on Leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Servos
      • 0.033% fail on Valves
    • 0.033% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.033% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 16% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (31% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (23% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs (91% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.95% fail on Leaf spring (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.033% fail on Spring saddle
      • 1.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (99% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames (64% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.098% fail on Axles
      • 0.065% fail on Axle
      • 0.033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (16% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.7% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Body condition
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.033% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (26% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.26% fail on Tank
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.065% fail on Hose
      • 0.033% fail on System
    • 0.78% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
        • 0.033% fail on Catch
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.033% fail on Hinge
    • 0.72% fail on Cabs (83% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Steps
      • 0.033% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.33% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts (64% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.065% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.033% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier
      • 0.033% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.098% fail on Load security
      • 0.098% fail on Loading door
    • 0.065% fail on Towbar
      • 0.033% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.033% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Bracket
    • 0.033% fail on Floor
    • 0.033% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.033% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Condition of glass (89% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Windscreen (80% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Window
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.098% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Steering (52% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components (52% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.098% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.033% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
        • 0.033% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.033% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.59% fail on Steering gear (61% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack (66% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Operation
      • 0.033% fail on Steering box
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.098% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.065% fail on Rams
      • 0.065% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.065% fail on Steering shaft (23 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.033% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.098% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.065% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.033% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks (67% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (84% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.033% fail on Airbags
      • 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.065% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.098% fail on Attachment
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
  • 0.065% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.065% fail on Steps and stairs (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Steps (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 0.033% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.033% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.033% fail on Speed limiter plate