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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Results

Registered in 2017
76.9% pass rate
from 20,904 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (93% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.91% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.086% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (21% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (99% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (99% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0048% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Position lamp (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on All position lamps (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0048% fail on Switch
    • 0.57% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (65% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (68% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.072% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.057% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0096% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.067% fail on Outline marker lamps (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.067% fail on Outline marker lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0048% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0096% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0048% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0096% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.043% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.019% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.062% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.024% fail on Cable
        • 0.019% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0096% fail on Brake slack adjuster
        • 0.0048% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0048% fail on Pivot
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0096% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0048% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.072% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (15 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Other braking system component (15 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Other components
    • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0096% fail on Master cylinder (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0048% fail on Servos
    • 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes (58% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0048% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0048% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0048% fail on Servos
    • 0.0048% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (20% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0048% fail on Window
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0096% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0048% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (66% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (57% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0096% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0096% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0048% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (74% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0048% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0048% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.072% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0096% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0096% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0048% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0048% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.019% fail on Size/type (81% better than other 2017 vans)
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0048% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (42% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Springs (50% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (9 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.081% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.024% fail on Spring saddle (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Anchor bracket (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Shackle bracket (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.014% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.0048% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0048% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.0048% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0048% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.067% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.057% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0096% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Axle (10 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0096% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0048% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0048% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0048% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.50% fail on Body (67% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Other body component (56% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Panel (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0048% fail on Body condition
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (73% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.043% fail on Tank
      • 0.0096% fail on Hose
      • 0.0048% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.067% fail on Prop shaft (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0096% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.019% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Belts
    • 0.077% fail on Spare wheel (99% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.067% fail on Carrier (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.067% fail on Doors
      • 0.038% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.057% fail on Load security (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Loading door (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0096% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0048% fail on Other tailgate component
      • 0.0048% fail on Dropside
        • 0.0048% fail on Dropside condition
        • 0.0048% fail on Pillar
    • 0.019% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0096% fail on Coupling (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0048% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0048% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.014% fail on Floor (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0096% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0048% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0048% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0048% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0096% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0048% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.79% fail on Steering (26% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (30% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0048% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.077% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.048% fail on Pump (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.0048% fail on Rams
    • 0.053% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0048% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0096% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0048% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0096% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0048% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0096% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0048% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0048% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.043% fail on Road Wheels (69% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.024% fail on Attachment (76% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.019% fail on Condition
  • 0.0096% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0048% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.0048% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0048% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.0096% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0096% fail on Doors
      • 0.0096% fail on Emergency exits