Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2011
59.0% pass rate
from 10,074 tests in 2021
(6.2% better than other 2011 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (71% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (67% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.43% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0099% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (31% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.0099% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (19% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (21% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (62% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.089% fail on Brake linings (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.060% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Relay lever (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0099% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.2% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0099% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses (82% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (48% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal (47% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0099% fail on Valves
    • 0.079% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (65% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (69% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.079% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.0099% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
    • 0.030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0099% fail on Operation
      • 0.0099% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0099% fail on Servos
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (17% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (35% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.0099% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.84% fail on Horn (51% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.030% fail on Battery(ies) (79% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.87% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.62% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.62% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Outline marker lamps (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Outline marker lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.020% fail on Hazard warning (94% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Switch (94% better than other 2011 vans)
  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0099% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0099% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.73% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Leaf spring (82% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Spring saddle (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Shackle bracket (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.030% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.030% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (76% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.079% fail on Axles
      • 0.079% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0099% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0099% fail on Suspension unit
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Compression ignition (50% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested (63% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Emission control equipment (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.050% fail on Particulate filter (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.020% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0099% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0099% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.040% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0099% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.079% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility (11% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear (51% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors (50% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.71% fail on Condition of glass (51% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Windscreen (51% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Window
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet (88% better than other 2011 vans)
  • 6.3% fail on Steering (24% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (17% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
        • 0.020% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0099% fail on Steering component
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0099% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear (74% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack (84% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.62% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.040% fail on Pipes and hoses (71% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
      • 0.020% fail on Rams
    • 0.020% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0099% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0099% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0099% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (48% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Body (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0099% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.62% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts (51% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Prop shaft (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
        • 0.079% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Bearing housing (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
        • 0.020% fail on Catch
      • 0.069% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0099% fail on Hinge
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (72% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Tank (70% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0099% fail on Hose
      • 0.0099% fail on System
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure (65% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame condition (12 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis (54% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition (53% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.060% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.040% fail on Carrier
      • 0.020% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.040% fail on Towbar
      • 0.040% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.040% fail on Load security
      • 0.040% fail on Loading door
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0099% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0099% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0099% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0099% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0099% fail on Floor
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment
      • 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0099% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0099% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0099% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.97% fail on Identification of the vehicle (43% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plates (44% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.0099% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.079% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.069% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.0099% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.020% fail on Doors
      • 0.0099% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.0099% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.0099% fail on Passenger grab handles
    • 0.0099% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.0099% fail on Retractable steps
  • 0.020% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.020% fail on Speedometer