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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.1% pass rate
from 3,666 tests in 2021
(9.8% better than other 2004 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (37% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (84% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.79% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.79% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Outline marker lamps (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Outline marker lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 22% fail on Brakes (19% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (47% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (41% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (26% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (38% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (13 times worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.49% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.082% fail on Linkage
        • 0.027% fail on Relay lever
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.93% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.76% fail on Pedal (87% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.79% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.082% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.027% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.027% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Servos
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Valves
    • 0.055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (73% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.52% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.30% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.11% fail on Spring saddle (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.027% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.87% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.76% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames (61% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Axles
      • 0.027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (25% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.027% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.055% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.3% fail on Body (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Other body component (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Body condition
      • 0.082% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's door (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
        • 0.14% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
      • 0.38% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
        • 0.082% fail on Catch (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Hinge (13 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.68% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.055% fail on Pipe
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
      • 0.027% fail on System
    • 0.57% fail on Cabs
      • 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.055% fail on Steps
      • 0.027% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.52% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Prop shafts (48% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.082% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.055% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.082% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.082% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Belts
    • 0.44% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.14% fail on Carrier
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.14% fail on Load security
      • 0.14% fail on Loading door (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting (80% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.055% fail on Floor
    • 0.055% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Towbar
      • 0.027% fail on Towbar condition
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.76% fail on View to rear
      • 0.74% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.027% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components (49% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (50% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.055% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack (59% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.082% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.055% fail on Pump
    • 0.33% fail on Steering play
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.055% fail on Steering column
    • 0.055% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.055% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks (49% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks (75% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Transmission oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (43% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.87% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
      • 0.055% fail on Requirements
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2004 vans)
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (74% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (73% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.055% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.055% fail on Speed limiter (8 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Speed limiter plate (8 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 0.027% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.027% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.027% fail on Retractable steps