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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2014
67.2% pass rate
from 17,672 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (69% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 10.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.091% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (31% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.074% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums (22% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs (25% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on Cable
        • 0.040% fail on Pivot
        • 0.028% fail on Linkage
        • 0.028% fail on Relay lever (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0057% fail on Rod
        • 0.0057% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.99% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.82% fail on Anti-lock braking system (25% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Electronic stability control (37% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (52% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (46% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Hand lever (66% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses (61% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0057% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.034% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (69% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (63% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.0057% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0057% fail on Operation
    • 0.0057% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0057% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (92% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (93% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0057% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0057% fail on Arm
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (15% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp (16% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0057% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment (40% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn (49% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0057% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.062% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning (90% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Switch (90% better than other 2014 vans)
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (7.7% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0057% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (98% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0057% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.79% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Leaf springs (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.051% fail on Spring saddle (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on Shackle bracket (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.034% fail on Anchor bracket (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers (55% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (82% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut (77% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.045% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.040% fail on Axles
      • 0.040% fail on Axle (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.040% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.028% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Bellows (11 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0057% fail on Suspension unit
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (9.3% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear (49% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Mirrors (47% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.57% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.55% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.011% fail on Window
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet (68% better than other 2014 vans)
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition (46% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (43% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (54% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0057% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0057% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (20% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Steering (11% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0057% fail on Steering component
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.011% fail on Rear wheel steering (14 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Components (14 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0057% fail on Steering box
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
      • 0.074% fail on Other components
      • 0.045% fail on Rams (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Pump (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Pipes and hoses (74% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0057% fail on Steering column
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (93% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Body (92% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Other body component (74% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Panel (180% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Body condition
      • 0.011% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts (71% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
        • 0.034% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on Bearing housing (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0057% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.0057% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.091% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Hinge
      • 0.040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0057% fail on Catch
        • 0.0057% fail on Hinge
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.068% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
      • 0.011% fail on System
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.028% fail on Carrier
      • 0.017% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.040% fail on Load security
      • 0.028% fail on Loading door
      • 0.011% fail on Dropside
        • 0.0057% fail on Dropside condition
        • 0.0057% fail on Pillar
    • 0.023% fail on Chassis
      • 0.023% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.017% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition (14 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0057% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0057% fail on Safety device
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting (81% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0057% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (21% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
      • 0.062% fail on Requirements
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment
      • 0.023% fail on Pre-tensioners (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0057% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.011% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.096% fail on Road Wheels (52% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Attachment (49% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.023% fail on Condition
  • 0.011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0057% fail on Doors
      • 0.0057% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.0057% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.0057% fail on Steps