Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results
Registered in 201478.9% pass rate
from 18,397 tests in 2017
(13% better than other 2014 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(18% better than other 2014 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2014 vans)
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2.7% fail on
Position lamps
(19% better than other 2014 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Rear lamps (80% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Front lamps (52% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.087% fail on All position lamps
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(100% worse than other 2014 vans)
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
(100% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.59% fail on Individual lamps (89% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.17% fail on All direction indicators (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0054% fail on Tell tales
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
(100% worse than other 2014 vans)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp
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0.022% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.011% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (60% better than other 2014 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.98% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.98% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.96% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (88% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.15% fail on Horn (46% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.065% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.016% fail on
Hazard warning
(88% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.011% fail on Lamp
- 0.0054% fail on Switch
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0.011% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.0054% fail on Front lamps
- 0.0054% fail on All outline markers
- 0.0054% fail on Battery
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6.8% fail on
Brakes
(28% worse than other 2014 vans)
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(150% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Rear wheels (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.24% fail on Front wheels
- 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.016% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0054% fail on Gradient hand brake
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2.5% fail on
Parking brake
(3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 2.5% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
(56% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.93% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.36% fail on Brake discs
- 0.043% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.022% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0054% fail on Brake back plates
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0.66% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.66% fail on
Pedal
- 0.63% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.027% fail on Condition
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0.66% fail on
Pedal
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0.31% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.26% fail on
Components
- 0.18% fail on Hoses
- 0.054% fail on Pipes
- 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.038% fail on Operation
- 0.016% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.26% fail on
Components
- 0.10% fail on ABS
- 0.098% fail on Restricted movement (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.087% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.027% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Relay lever (12 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Cable
- 0.011% fail on Pivot
- 0.0054% fail on Brake slack adjuster
- 0.0054% fail on Lever
- 0.043% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.0054% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0054% fail on
Components
- 0.0054% fail on Servos
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0.0054% fail on
Components
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(150% worse than other 2014 vans)
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5.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(12% better than other 2014 vans)
- 2.4% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2014 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Windscreen
- 0.58% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0054% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.0054% fail on Drivers view
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0.0054% fail on
Glazing
- 0.0054% fail on Windows
- 0.0054% fail on Bonnet
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3.9% fail on
Suspension
(49% worse than other 2014 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 1.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.54% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
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0.99% fail on
Shock absorbers
(75% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.99% fail on Condition (75% worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.44% fail on
Leaf springs
(2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.30% fail on Securing bolts (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Condition
- 0.043% fail on Anchor bracket (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.027% fail on Shackle bracket (8 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0054% fail on Spring slippers
- 0.0054% fail on Spring saddle
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0.35% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0054% fail on Condition
- 0.0054% fail on Attachment
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0.21% fail on
Macpherson strut
(90% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.071% fail on
Wheel bearings
(61% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.054% fail on Front (59% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Rear
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0.054% fail on
Sub-frames
(3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.054% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.049% fail on
Panhard rods
(4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.049% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.038% fail on General condition
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0.033% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.027% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0054% fail on Condition
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0.027% fail on
Prescribed areas
(3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.016% fail on Component mounting
- 0.011% fail on Spring mounting
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0.022% fail on
Axles
- 0.022% fail on Clearance
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0.016% fail on
Drive shafts
(94% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.016% fail on
Front drive shafts
(94% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.011% fail on Constant velocity joints (96% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0054% fail on Drive shafts
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0.0054% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.0054% fail on Universal joint
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0.016% fail on
Front drive shafts
(94% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.011% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.011% fail on Suspension unit
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0.011% fail on
Gas suspension
(12 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.011% fail on Suspension unit (12 times worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.0054% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.0054% fail on Condition
- 0.0054% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
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3.0% fail on
Tyres
(28% better than other 2014 vans)
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.038% fail on Size/type
- 0.027% fail on Valve stem
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1.2% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(65% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 1.0% fail on Body condition (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.082% fail on
Doors
(49% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Passengers other
- 0.011% fail on Emergency exits
- 0.011% fail on Passengers front (79% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.076% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.065% fail on Body security
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0.027% fail on
Seats
- 0.027% fail on Passengers
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0.027% fail on
Load security
- 0.016% fail on Dropside (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.011% fail on Loading door
- 0.0054% fail on Hinged tailboard
- 0.011% fail on Engine mountings
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0.011% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.011% fail on Chassis
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0.91% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(86% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.90% fail on Registration plate (85% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0054% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.84% fail on
Steering
(85% worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.56% fail on
Steering system
(110% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Track rod end
- 0.16% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.071% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.043% fail on
Free play
(2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.043% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.011% fail on
Other components
- 0.011% fail on Steering pivot point (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0054% fail on Drag link end
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0.22% fail on
Power steering
(57% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.098% fail on Pump (9 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.071% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.033% fail on Other components
- 0.022% fail on Operation
- 0.0054% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0054% fail on Drive system
- 0.043% fail on Steering operation
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0.011% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0054% fail on Steering column
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0.0054% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0054% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0054% fail on Locking devices
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0.56% fail on
Steering system
(110% worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.49% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(49% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.38% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.11% fail on
Fuel system
(42% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.082% fail on Cap
- 0.016% fail on Tank
- 0.011% fail on System (81% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0054% fail on Pipe
- 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.47% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(36% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.28% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.27% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.0054% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
- 0.0054% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.21% fail on
Seat belts
(59% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Attachment
- 0.0054% fail on Requirements
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0.28% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.038% fail on
Road Wheels
(65% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.038% fail on Condition
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0.011% fail on
Towbars
- 0.0054% fail on Towbar
- 0.0054% fail on Swivelling towbar
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0.011% fail on
Driving Controls and Speed Limiters
- 0.011% fail on Speed limiter plate