Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2010
59.5% pass rate
from 9,284 tests in 2021
(8.7% better than other 2010 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (98% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (71% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (51% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (22% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance (38% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.086% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.85% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (21% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.15% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (46% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Lever
        • 0.043% fail on Linkage
        • 0.043% fail on Relay lever (11 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake slack adjuster (11 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Rod
        • 0.011% fail on Pivot
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system (45% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses (87% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (54% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal (43% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.054% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.022% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (69% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (69% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
    • 0.011% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators (81% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Semaphore (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Arm (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (29% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (29% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (28% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Position lamps (91% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Position lamp (98% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment (50% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn (46% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.097% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.043% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.45% fail on Reversing lamps (34% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Reversing lamps (32% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Outline marker lamps (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Outline marker lamp (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on All outline marker lamps
    • 0.086% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning (94% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Switch (94% better than other 2010 vans)
  • 11% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes (99% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Leaf springs (37% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.83% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.086% fail on Shackle bracket (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.065% fail on Leaf spring (95% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.043% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (70% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.011% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.097% fail on Axles
      • 0.054% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Axle
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.065% fail on Sub-frames (64% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Compression ignition (29% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.097% fail on Particulate filter (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (82% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.66% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Steering (47% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (47% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Track rod end (36% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.89% fail on Steering gear (91% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Steering box
    • 0.59% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.065% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Pipes and hoses (69% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Rams
    • 0.011% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.011% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on View to rear
      • 0.82% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.011% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.82% fail on Condition of glass (67% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Windscreen (67% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Window
    • 0.054% fail on Bonnet (71% better than other 2010 vans)
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Other body component (200% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.86% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Prop shafts (69% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Prop shaft (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
        • 0.11% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Bearing housing (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.097% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Hinge
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.086% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis (70% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition (70% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.097% fail on Carrier
      • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.097% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (87% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (72% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Pipe
      • 0.022% fail on System
      • 0.011% fail on Tank
    • 0.054% fail on Load security
      • 0.032% fail on Loading door
      • 0.011% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.011% fail on Other tailgate component
      • 0.011% fail on Access panel
    • 0.054% fail on Cabs
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Steps
      • 0.011% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.032% fail on Towbar
      • 0.022% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.011% fail on Coupling
    • 0.032% fail on Floor
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Bracket
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (23% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.097% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (17% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment
      • 0.065% fail on Requirements
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas (97% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (58% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.011% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.065% fail on Road Wheels (78% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.054% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.011% fail on Condition
  • 0.032% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.022% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.022% fail on Speed limiter plate
    • 0.011% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Emergency exits