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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 1999
55.6% pass rate
from 674 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 1999 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1999 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.7% fail on Load sensing valves (140% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.89% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.45% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.45% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Servos
      • 0.15% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.15% fail on Valves
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.15% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps (63% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp (63% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.89% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.89% fail on Horn
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs (130% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.59% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.45% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (3 times worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.15% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.15% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.89% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Chassis
      • 3.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 1.0% fail on Other body component
      • 0.30% fail on Panel
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.74% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
    • 1.0% fail on Cabs
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Steps
    • 0.74% fail on Doors
      • 0.59% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.59% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (85% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.59% fail on Seats
      • 0.59% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar
      • 0.15% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.15% fail on Floor
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (60% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Other components
    • 0.45% fail on Steering play
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.45% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Requirements
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.45% fail on Size/type
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (8 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (11 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Emergency exits (23 times worse than other 1999 vans)