MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MOT Pass Rate
76.9% of 7,822 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MOT tests pass.
The SPRINTER passes 76.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
At 76.9%, The MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER tested at 0–3 years pass 91.9% of the time, compared with just 71.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.9% | 74 | 67,052 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.9% | 1,065 | 79,169 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.6% | 2,016 | 128,054 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.4% | 1,979 | 147,810 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.7% | 2,688 | 143,454 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER fails its MOT is brakes — present in 80.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 80.9% | efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 79.2% | not working |
| Suspension | 37.2% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 20.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.6% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.7% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 11.5% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 9.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.1% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate