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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results
Registered in 201269.3% pass rate
from 12,385 tests in 2017
(10% better than other 2012 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.
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18% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(21% better than other 2012 vans)
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6.2% fail on
Position lamps
(16% better than other 2012 vans)
- 3.4% fail on Front lamps (45% better than other 2012 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Rear lamps (90% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.34% fail on All position lamps (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(55% worse than other 2012 vans)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(55% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(55% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp (68% better than other 2012 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp
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0.024% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0081% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.016% fail on Switch
- 0.0081% fail on Matched pair
- 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2012 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Fog lamp (21% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on Switch
- 1.1% fail on Horn (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.79% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.089% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.065% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.065% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.040% fail on
Hazard warning
(79% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Lamp
- 0.016% fail on Switch (87% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on Tell tale
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0.016% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.0081% fail on Front lamps
- 0.0081% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.0081% fail on Battery
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6.2% fail on
Position lamps
(16% better than other 2012 vans)
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12% fail on
Brakes
(35% worse than other 2012 vans)
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7.9% fail on
Brake performance
(130% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 5.9% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Rear wheels (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.93% fail on Front wheels (47% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.50% fail on Brake imbalance (91% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.0081% fail on Parking brake operation
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2.6% fail on
Parking brake
(3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 2.6% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
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1.8% fail on
Hub components
(53% better than other 2012 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs
- 0.057% fail on Brake back plates (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.032% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.016% fail on Brake linings
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1.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(23% worse than other 2012 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Components
(31% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Pipes (36% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.34% fail on Hoses
- 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0081% fail on Servos
- 0.089% fail on Operation
- 0.032% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.016% fail on Leaks
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1.4% fail on
Components
(31% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.65% fail on ABS (89% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.36% fail on
Service brake control components
(43% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.36% fail on
Pedal
(43% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.24% fail on Anti-slip (58% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.36% fail on
Pedal
(43% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Electronic stability system (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Restricted movement
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0.097% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.032% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.032% fail on Relay lever (10 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Cable (82% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on Lever
- 0.0081% fail on Pivot
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0.016% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
(13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Warning (13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.0081% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.0081% fail on Operation
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0.0081% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0081% fail on
Components
- 0.0081% fail on Pipes
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0.0081% fail on
Components
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7.9% fail on
Brake performance
(130% worse than other 2012 vans)
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9.2% fail on
Suspension
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5.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(130% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 3.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.36% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.073% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.024% fail on Condition
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1.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(96% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Condition (97% worse than other 2012 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Leaf springs
(180% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Securing bolts (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Anchor bracket (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.097% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.097% fail on Shackle bracket (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.065% fail on Spring saddle (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Spring eye
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1.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0081% fail on Condition
- 0.91% fail on Front suspension joints (67% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.19% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(170% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.19% fail on
Wheel bearings
(77% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Front (77% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.032% fail on Rear (79% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.14% fail on
Macpherson strut
(61% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.073% fail on
Drive shafts
(96% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.040% fail on
Front drive shafts
(98% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.040% fail on Constant velocity joints (98% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.032% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.024% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.0081% fail on Universal joint
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0.040% fail on
Front drive shafts
(98% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.032% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.024% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on Attachment
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0.032% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.024% fail on Component mounting
- 0.0081% fail on Spring mounting
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0.024% fail on
Fluid suspension
(3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.024% fail on Suspension unit (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on General condition
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0.0081% fail on
Panhard rods
- 0.0081% fail on Attachment
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5.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(130% worse than other 2012 vans)
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6.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(14% better than other 2012 vans)
- 3.3% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Windscreen (29% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.86% fail on Mirrors (40% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.065% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0081% fail on Indirect vision devices
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4.6% fail on
Steering
(170% worse than other 2012 vans)
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4.3% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.61% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.61% fail on Steering arm (8 times worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.54% fail on
Free play
(6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.54% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.28% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.10% fail on
Other components
(7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.10% fail on Steering pivot point (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on Steering box
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0.22% fail on
Power steering
- 0.065% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.048% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.048% fail on Other components
- 0.032% fail on Operation (71% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0081% fail on Drive system
- 0.0081% fail on Rams
- 0.089% fail on Steering operation
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0.024% fail on
Steering control
- 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
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0.0081% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0081% fail on Universal joint
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4.3% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
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4.1% fail on
Tyres
(22% better than other 2012 vans)
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.057% fail on Size/type
- 0.040% fail on Valve stem
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1.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(38% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.94% fail on Body condition (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.10% fail on
Doors
(53% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.040% fail on Drivers
- 0.040% fail on Passengers other
- 0.024% fail on Passengers front
- 0.0081% fail on Emergency exits
- 0.073% fail on Spare wheel
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0.048% fail on
Load security
- 0.032% fail on Loading door
- 0.0081% fail on Access panel
- 0.0081% fail on Hinged tailboard
- 0.0081% fail on Dropside
- 0.040% fail on Body security
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0.032% fail on
Vehicle structure
(3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.032% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.032% fail on
Seats
(82% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Passengers
- 0.016% fail on Drivers (88% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Engine mountings
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1.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(27% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.95% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.94% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0081% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0081% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.31% fail on
Seat belts
(39% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.057% fail on Attachment
- 0.016% fail on Requirements
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0.95% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.87% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.87% fail on Registration plate
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0.72% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (42% worse than other 2012 vans)
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0.18% fail on
Fuel system
(58% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.073% fail on System (59% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.048% fail on Cap (63% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.040% fail on Tank
- 0.016% fail on Pipe
- 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.024% fail on Emissions
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0.040% fail on
Road Wheels
(71% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Condition
- 0.0081% fail on Halfshafts
- 0.0081% fail on Hubs
- 0.0081% fail on Attachment