MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside

5 vehicles · 63 completed MOT tests analysed

60%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 260,769 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

18,322

Avg miles / year

4.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside problem areas

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

Other28%
Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
Brakes18%
Lamps & electrical14%
Visibility7%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure5%
Steering2%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	5	100%
4	8	62%
5	8	62%
6	5	80%
7	9	56%
8	6	50%
9	6	50%
10	4	50%
11	2	50%
12	4	50%
13	2	50%
14	2	50%
15	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (5)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside MOT faults

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (7 times)
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre (3 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	3	23	74%	229,370
2013	1	20	50%	265,682
2009	1	20	55%	287,257

Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside reliability FAQ

Across 5 Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 4.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside MOT issues are: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter dropside in our data has covered around 260,769 miles.

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