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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2007
56.4% pass rate
from 7,233 tests in 2021
(8.3% better than other 2007 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (73% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (25% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (24% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.097% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (28% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (25% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.14% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Cable
        • 0.083% fail on Lever
        • 0.069% fail on Brake slack adjuster (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Pivot
        • 0.014% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal (47% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever (80% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.097% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Valves
    • 0.083% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.055% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
      • 0.014% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.041% fail on Load sensing valves (90% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.4% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 6.4% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment (62% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn (61% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.083% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.39% fail on Outline marker lamps (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Outline marker lamp (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.083% fail on Hazard warning (82% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.083% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2007 vans)
  • 14% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage (87% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (98% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (16% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.8% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.66% fail on Leaf spring (44% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Spring saddle (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Shackle bracket (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.097% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.041% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.014% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (92% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.083% fail on Axles
      • 0.083% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on King pins
    • 0.083% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.055% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension unit (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Bellows
    • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut (90% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.8% fail on Steering (23% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (28% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Track rod end (26% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.11% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.014% fail on Linkages
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Steering box
    • 0.79% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Operation (81% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
      • 0.055% fail on Pump
      • 0.055% fail on Rams
      • 0.028% fail on Pipes and hoses (84% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering play (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.083% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Steering column
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.014% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on View to rear
      • 0.82% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.028% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.68% fail on Condition of glass (51% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Windscreen (54% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.097% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Body (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Other body component (140% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Body condition
      • 0.055% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.69% fail on Prop shaft (77% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
        • 0.12% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.11% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.028% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
      • 0.014% fail on Belts
    • 0.83% fail on Integral vehicle structure (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.57% fail on Chassis (57% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Chassis condition (58% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door (58% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system (49% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
      • 0.069% fail on System
      • 0.041% fail on Hose
      • 0.028% fail on Tank (84% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.17% fail on Carrier (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.097% fail on Cabs
      • 0.083% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Steps
    • 0.069% fail on Load security
      • 0.028% fail on Loading door
      • 0.028% fail on Dropside
        • 0.028% fail on Other dropside component (16 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.014% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.055% fail on Floor
    • 0.014% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (48% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.097% fail on Emission control equipment (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.083% fail on Particulate filter (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.097% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Non catalyst emissions (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (97% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (59% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
      • 0.028% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (63% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (64% worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Condition
  • 0.028% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Emergency exits
    • 0.014% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.014% fail on Steps