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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2016
75.3% pass rate
from 18,741 tests in 2021
(3.5% better than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (49% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (39% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.57% fail on Rear reflectors (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Reversing lamps (69% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Reversing lamps (74% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (42% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.053% fail on Horn (54% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0053% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.064% fail on Outline marker lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.064% fail on Outline marker lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 0.0053% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes (42% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0053% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (26% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.096% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.064% fail on Brake drums (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (93% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Relay lever (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Cable
        • 0.021% fail on Pivot
        • 0.011% fail on Brake slack adjuster (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (40% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control (53% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.016% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (15 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0053% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0053% fail on Servos
      • 0.0053% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0053% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0053% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0053% fail on Condition
  • 5.2% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Leaf springs (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.021% fail on Anchor bracket (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Shackle bracket (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.016% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.0053% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.016% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (70% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.080% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.037% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.0053% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0053% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0053% fail on Suspension unit
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (13% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.46% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0053% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.037% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0053% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.075% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (38% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (39% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0053% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition (83% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0053% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.059% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Body (58% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Other body component (58% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Panel
      • 0.021% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0053% fail on Body condition
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust system (56% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
      • 0.0053% fail on System
    • 0.085% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0053% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.011% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.037% fail on Carrier
      • 0.016% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.043% fail on Doors (68% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0053% fail on Door condition
    • 0.037% fail on Load security
      • 0.032% fail on Loading door
      • 0.0053% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0053% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.032% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition (17 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis
      • 0.011% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0053% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0053% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0053% fail on Steps
    • 0.0053% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0053% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
      • 0.027% fail on Pump (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.069% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.048% fail on Steering play (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Pre-tensioners (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle (77% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates (78% worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 0.059% fail on Road Wheels (64% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.043% fail on Condition
    • 0.016% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2016 vans)