MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi

276 vehicles · 242 completed MOT tests analysed

74%

MOT pass rate

Based on 276 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi vehicles and 242 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,845 miles.

276

Vehicles

242

MOT tests

19,886

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi MOT tests:

Brakes21%
Other20%
Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
Visibility12%
Lamps & electrical11%
Body & structure6%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Identification & plates4%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	157	73%
4	58	71%

Fuel types: Diesel (276)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi MOT tests:

engine covers and under trays fitted (28 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (13 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (8 times)
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED (7 times)
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) (6 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)) (5 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 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)) (4 times)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	36	49	73%	82,514
2022	85	169	72%	74,462

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi reliability FAQ

Across 276 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi MOT issues are: engine covers and under trays fitted; Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 215 pure cdi in our data has covered around 76,845 miles.

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