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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van

7 vehicles · 126 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van vehicles and 126 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 164,554 miles.

7
Vehicles
126
MOT tests
7,117
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van problem areas

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

  • Other50%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Visibility7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Steering2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1475%
21100%
3875%
45100%
5683%
6771%
7683%
8771%
9771%
10683%
11757%
12475%
13667%
14771%
151250%
16956%
17667%
18757%
19475%
20367%

Fuel types: Diesel (7)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (9 times)
  2. Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (9 times)
  3. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (8 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
  5. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
  6. Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (6 times)
  7. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
  8. Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views (6 times)
  9. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  10. Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  11. Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  12. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  14. Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
  15. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 13 62% 192,709
2011 1 2 50% 182,091
2007 1 13 69% 226,597
2006 2 49 71% 112,181
2003 1 27 70% 108,384

Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van reliability FAQ

Across 7 Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van MOT issues are: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter camper-van in our data has covered around 164,554 miles.

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