MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper

16 vehicles · 230 completed MOT tests analysed

74%

MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper vehicles and 230 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,049 miles.

Vehicles

230

MOT tests

6,704

Avg miles / year

3.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper problem areas

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

Other55%
Brakes16%
Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
Lamps & electrical9%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Steering3%
Visibility3%
Body & structure2%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	3	100%
3	14	79%
4	14	86%
5	14	71%
6	17	76%
7	13	77%
8	10	100%
9	16	69%
10	19	58%
11	13	62%
12	9	78%
13	9	78%
14	8	75%
15	11	73%
16	13	69%
17	9	67%
18	7	71%
19	3	100%
20	4	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (16)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper MOT faults

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (13 times)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (9 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (5 times)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (4 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	1	7	71%	137,853
2017	1	7	100%	137,787
2016	1	5	80%	87,947
2015	1	13	69%	93,948
2013	1	11	82%	203,596
2012	1	13	92%	26,924
2010	2	32	72%	191,009
2009	1	13	100%	33,124
2007	1	26	77%	220,893
2004	2	47	60%	215,726
2003	1	7	100%	—
1997	2	31	61%	181,511
1996	1	18	78%	57,180

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper reliability FAQ

Across 16 Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper in our data has covered around 145,049 miles.

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