MOT Results

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 1996
54.9% pass rate
from 175 tests in 2020
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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 1996 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 8.6% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device (7 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 5.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 5.1% fail on Position lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Horn
      • 1.1% fail on Trailer electrical socket (9 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Outline marker lamps (7 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Outline marker lamp (9 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.57% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.57% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.57% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.7% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder (17 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Reservoirs
    • 1.7% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Chassis
      • 2.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.3% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Steps
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.7% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Body
      • 0.57% fail on Other body component
    • 0.57% fail on Doors
      • 0.57% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.57% fail on Catch
    • 0.57% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 9.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.57% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.57% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.57% fail on Steering box
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.57% fail on Steering column
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates