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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi

25 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate

Based on 25 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,161 miles.

25
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
13,720
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension75%
  • Brakes17%
  • Hybrid/EV systems8%
  • Visibility8%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
118100%
22291%
31292%

Fuel types: Diesel (25)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  5. Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure 4th row buckle (10.1 (d)) (1 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 20 52 94% 37,564

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi reliability FAQ

Across 25 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi vehicles in our MOT data, 95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 premium cdi in our data has covered around 43,161 miles.

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