MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive

2,603 vehicles · 7,109 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,603 Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive vehicles and 7,109 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,007 miles.

2,603

Vehicles

7,109

MOT tests

6,683

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
Brakes18%
Lamps & electrical17%
Body & structure14%
Other13%
Visibility10%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Identification & plates2%

Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	50%
2	20	90%
3	2,720	77%
4	2,551	77%
5	1,455	74%
6	161	74%

Fuel types: Electric (2,603)

Most common Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (419 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (369 times)
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (182 times)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (180 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (134 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (125 times)
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (124 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (121 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (114 times)
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (104 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (98 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (97 times)
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (93 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (87 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (86 times)

Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	56	72	75%	24,802
2022	364	580	86%	19,593
2021	1,116	2,802	81%	24,855
2020	873	3,455	72%	29,491

Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive reliability FAQ

Across 2,603 Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Esprinter progressive in our data has covered around 26,007 miles.

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