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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 1997
51.7% pass rate
from 323 tests in 2021
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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 1997 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 9.3% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp (93% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 5.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 2.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.62% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.31% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.2% fail on Switch
    • 0.93% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.62% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.31% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 25% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 7.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 1997 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.93% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.62% fail on Cable
        • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 3.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 2.5% fail on Parking brake control (7 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (10 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (10 times worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.62% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.31% fail on Valves
    • 0.31% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.31% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.93% fail on Leaf spring (5 times worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 1.2% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Visibility
    • 8.0% fail on Wipers
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.62% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.62% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.3% fail on Chassis
      • 4.3% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.31% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component
      • 0.62% fail on Panel
      • 0.31% fail on Body condition
    • 2.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.93% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition
        • 0.31% fail on Catch
        • 0.31% fail on Hinge
      • 0.62% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition
      • 0.62% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.62% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.31% fail on Tank
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.31% fail on Floor
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Cabs
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 1.2% fail on Operation
      • 0.62% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks