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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi

2 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 991,945 miles.

2
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
5.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi MOT tests:

  • Brakes27%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Body & structure18%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Visibility9%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
191100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 1 100% 991,945

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi vehicles in our MOT data, 100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about 5.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi MOT issues are: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316cdi in our data has covered around 991,945 miles.

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