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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi

29 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 29 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,303 miles.

29
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
21,476
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi MOT tests:

  • Brakes44%
  • Other16%
  • Steering12%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Visibility9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
4250%
6250%
7250%
8250%

Fuel types: Diesel (29)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  2. Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tank (2.1.5 (a)) (2 times)
  4. parking brake performance 16% (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Calliper binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  7. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75r16c 110/108r (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 8 50% 115,632

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi reliability FAQ

Across 29 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i)); Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c)); Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tank (2.1.5 (a)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 214cdi in our data has covered around 121,303 miles.

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