MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto

286 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed

98%

MOT pass rate

Based on 286 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto has an overall 98% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,089 miles.

286

Vehicles

125

MOT tests

24,826

Avg miles / year

0.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
Other38%
Lamps & electrical31%
Visibility8%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	70	99%
2	2	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (286)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Wires hanging down over light switch (2 times)
Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside first marker lamp has one LED out. (4.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in corner (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) (1 times)
driver reported door is intermittent (1 times)
Nearside Rear warning light on dash low pressure (1 times)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
brake fluid level low close to min mark (1 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2025	49	51	96%	9,088
2024	29	29	100%	10,807

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto reliability FAQ

Across 286 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto vehicles in our MOT data, 98% pass the MOT (a 2% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Wires hanging down over light switch; Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside first marker lamp has one LED out. (4.2.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto in our data has covered around 12,089 miles.

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