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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox

2 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 126,927 miles.

2
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
6,753
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox problem areas

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

  • Lamps & electrical24%
  • Brakes18%
  • Other16%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Steering5%
  • Identification & plates4%

Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
42100%
5250%
6367%
72100%
8450%
9367%
10450%
11250%
121100%
13250%
141100%
15250%
16250%
171100%
181100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox MOT faults

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

  1. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
  2. Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff front seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Sill / sliding door channel incomplete after body conversion, leaving a large hole (2 times)
  12. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 shocks (5.3.2 (d)) (2 times)
  15. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 14 57% 126,927
2008 1 20 75% —

Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox MOT issues are: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter horsebox in our data has covered around 126,927 miles.

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