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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2002
54.7% pass rate
from 2,665 tests in 2021
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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake performance not tested (76% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (52% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.86% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.56% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Lever
        • 0.038% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.038% fail on Pivot
        • 0.038% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 3.2% fail on Load sensing valves (47% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control (9 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.075% fail on Valves
    • 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.11% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.038% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.038% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.038% fail on Leaks
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (48% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.075% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators (47% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Flashing type (47% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (98% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.038% fail on Switch
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.038% fail on Switch
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (91% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.64% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.038% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Leaf springs (85% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.64% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.075% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.075% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.038% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.79% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames (58% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Axle
      • 0.038% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.038% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.038% fail on Bellows
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.3% fail on Chassis
      • 3.3% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.038% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Body (94% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Panel (96% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition
      • 0.038% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.83% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.075% fail on System
    • 0.56% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.53% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Prop shaft (68% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.23% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Doors (51% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.038% fail on Hinge
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.038% fail on Catch
    • 0.53% fail on Seats
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.41% fail on Cabs
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.075% fail on Steps
    • 0.23% fail on Load security
      • 0.19% fail on Loading door (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.038% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.038% fail on Towbar
      • 0.038% fail on Other towbar components
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on View to rear
      • 0.64% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.60% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.53% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.075% fail on Window
    • 0.038% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.038% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (33% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (37% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (36% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.038% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.94% fail on Steering gear (42% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Steering rack (42% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.49% fail on Operation (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
      • 0.038% fail on Rams
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.038% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.038% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks (56% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.038% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.038% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
      • 0.075% fail on Pre-tensioners (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.075% fail on Airbags
      • 0.075% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.038% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.038% fail on Condition
  • 0.038% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.038% fail on Doors
      • 0.038% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.038% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.038% fail on Belt(s)/padding