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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi

1,523 vehicles · 2,649 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,523 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi vehicles and 2,649 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,703 miles.

1,523
Vehicles
2,649
MOT tests
22,960
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
19%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
  • Lamps & electrical19%
  • Brakes19%
  • Body & structure10%
  • Visibility10%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3250%
4250%
5450%
6250%
71100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1,510), Gas Bi-Fuel (11), Other (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi MOT tests:

  1. Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
  2. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  4. Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both rear lights (6.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 11 55% 204,740

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi reliability FAQ

Across 1,523 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi MOT issues are: Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 314 cdi in our data has covered around 142,703 miles.

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