MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MOT pass rate
76.9% of 37,612 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 (83.5%).
At 76.9%, The MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 87.3% at 0–3 years to 70.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 87.3% | 537 | 59,847 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.3% | 4,897 | 81,700 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.7% | 9,161 | 125,519 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.1% | 8,982 | 145,049 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.0% | 14,035 | 140,895 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 82.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 82.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 81.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 36.9% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 19.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 11.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 10.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER?
- 76.9% of MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER MOT tests pass, based on 37,612 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER fails its MOT is brakes — present in 82.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.