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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common problems

77.5% of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters passed the 2024 MOT (21,107 first tests): 72.4% at the first attempt and 5.2% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 13% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 87.1 (95% CI 85.2–89.0; 100 = normal).

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate77.5%incl. 5.2% fixed at the test centre202421107
Passed at the first attempt72.4%all first tests202421107
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 85.2–89.0)87.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 326 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202421107
Biggest excess: Brakes24.8per 10021.7 same-age2019–2024116788
Dangerous defects8.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024116788
Advisory items141.0per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024116788
strip · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · MOT Risk Index · 87.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 326 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 308 and 339 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank326of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202421107
Best rank within its 95% interval308rankother models held where they are202421107
Worst rank within its 95% interval339rankother models held where they are202421107

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 96.0 to 87.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT, and how often?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 29.5 per 100 tests, against 34.0 for UK vehicles of the same age (2019–2024, n = 116,788).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 29.5 vs 34.0 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment29.5per 10034.02019–202434491
Brakes24.8per 10021.72019–202429010
Suspension12.7per 10026.52019–202414838
Visibility12.1per 10015.82019–202414105
Body, chassis, structure7.6per 10015.52019–20248821
Steering3.8per 1005.82019–20244400

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 116,788 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter compare with vehicles of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is brakes at age 8: 11.0 failures per 100 tests, against 5.4 for same-age vehicles of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 6,743).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Tyres, age 3 · 2.3 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.3 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 4.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.7 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 1.7 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 4.1 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 1.9 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 4.7 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.3per 1004.22019–20246379
Brakes, age 34.1per 1001.82019–20246379
Suspension, age 30.7per 1000.62019–20246379
Tyres, age 41.7per 1004.52019–20246441
Brakes, age 44.1per 1002.42019–20246441
Suspension, age 41.1per 1001.22019–20246441
Tyres, age 51.9per 1005.12019–20246579
Brakes, age 54.7per 1003.12019–20246579
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.4per 1002.22019–20246579
Tyres, age 61.6per 1005.52019–20246607
Brakes, age 66.4per 1003.82019–20246607
Suspension, age 62.1per 1003.72019–20246607
Tyres, age 72.3per 1006.02019–20246841
Brakes, age 79.0per 1004.52019–20246841
Suspension, age 73.0per 1005.72019–20246841
Tyres, age 82.3per 1006.32019–20246743
Brakes, age 811.0per 1005.42019–20246743
Suspension, age 83.3per 1007.82019–20246743

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 30.3% of the time.

funnel · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 30.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 30.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.3% next failmedian model2019–20243138
Brakes21.0% next failmedian model2019–202420997
Suspension14.2% next failmedian model2019–202416123
Body, chassis, structure14.1% next failmedian model2019–20244973
Steering9.8% next failmedian model2019–20244152
Tyres6.7% next failmedian model2019–20249820
Noise, emissions and leaks5.9% next failmedian model2019–20245022
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.9% next failmedian model2019–20241137
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle3.4% next failmedian model2019–20242224
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20247750

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mercedes-Benz Sprinter got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOTs flag brakes most: 47.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 116,788).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Brakes · 47.1 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes47.1per 10034.72019–202455054
Suspension34.5per 10026.22019–202440269
Tyres17.7per 10039.72019–202420706
Non-component advisories10.6per 1007.82019–202412420
Body, chassis, structure8.7per 1004.62019–202410161
Noise, emissions and leaks6.7per 1005.22019–20247811

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 116,788 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

For Mercedes-Benz Sprinters aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 4.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 10,512).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.4 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20246146
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20246146
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20246146
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20246146
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20246146
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20246146
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20246146
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246146
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246146
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246146
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–2024896
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–2024896
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–2024896
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–2024896
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–2024896
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–2024896
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024896
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024896
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–2024896
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–2024663
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–2024663
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–2024663
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–2024663
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–2024663
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–2024663
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–2024663
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–2024663
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202410512
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–202410512
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–202410512
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202410512
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202410512
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202410512
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202410512
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202410512
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202410512
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410512
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20242600
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20242600
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20242600
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20242600
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20242600
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20242600
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20242600
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20242600
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20242600
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242600
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–20242239
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20242239
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20242239
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20242239
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20242239
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20242239
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20242239
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20242239
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20242239
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242239
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–20248316
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20248316
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20248316
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20248316
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20248316
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20248316
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20248316
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20248316
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20248316
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248316
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory13.2% next fail2019–20243830
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–20243830
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–20243830
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20243830
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20243830
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20243830
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20243830
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20243830
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20243830
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243830
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail17.4% next fail2019–20243516
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail15.4% next fail2019–20243516
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20243516
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20243516
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20243516
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20243516
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–20243516
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20243516
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20243516
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243516
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243516
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20245450
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20245450
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20245450
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20245450
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20245450
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20245450
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20245450
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20245450
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20245450
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245450
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.2% next fail2019–20243703
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.7% next fail2019–20243703
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20243703
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20243703
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20243703
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20243703
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20243703
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20243703
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–20243703
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243703
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.4% next fail2019–20243749
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.1% next fail2019–20243749
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.0% next fail2019–20243749
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–20243749
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20243749
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20243749
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20243749
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20243749
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20243749
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243749
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.7% next fail2019–20243970
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.8% next fail2019–20243970
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20243970
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20243970
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243970
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20243970
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20243970
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20243970
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243970
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20243970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.8% next fail2019–20243833
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.9% next fail2019–20243833
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.2% next fail2019–20243833
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20243833
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–20243833
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20243833
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20243833
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20243833
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20243833
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20243833
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.6% next fail2019–20244314
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail23.8% next fail2019–20244314
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail16.4% next fail2019–20244314
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.0% next fail2019–20244314
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20244314
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20244314
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20244314
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20244314
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–20244314
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20244314
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.3% next fail2019–20245030
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.3% next fail2019–20245030
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–20245030
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20245030
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20245030
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20245030
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20245030
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20245030
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20245030
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20245030
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory26.1% next fail2019–20245939
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.6% next fail2019–20245939
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.5% next fail2019–20245939
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.1% next fail2019–20245939
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–20245939
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–20245939
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20245939
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20245939
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20245939
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20245939
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20245939
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail33.0% next fail2019–20247371
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.2% next fail2019–20247371
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.7% next fail2019–20247371
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.0% next fail2019–20247371
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–20247371
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20247371
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20247371
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20247371
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–20247371
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20247371
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20247371
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20247371
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass17.2% next fail2019–20241835
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass10.0% next fail2019–20241835
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–20241835
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20241835
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20241835
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20241835
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20241835
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241835
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241835
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241835
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory29.0% next fail2019–20242248
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory17.9% next fail2019–20242248
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory15.1% next fail2019–20242248
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–20242248
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20242248
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20242248
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20242248
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20242248
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory2% next fail2019–20242248
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20242248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail33.4% next fail2019–20242907
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail22.1% next fail2019–20242907
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail15.8% next fail2019–20242907
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail15.1% next fail2019–20242907
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–20242907
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20242907
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20242907
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20242907
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–20242907
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20242907
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242907

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 74.0 major and 17.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Dangerous defects · 8.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.5per 10011.22019–2024116788

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 116,788 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter go from 17.7% at age 3 to 37.7% at age 19, against 43.5% for all vehicles aged 19 (2024, n = 21,107).

line · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Age 3 · 17.7 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 17.7. Age 19: 37.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 317.7% failed first time12.42024705
Age 412.2% failed first time13.12024889
Age 514.6% failed first time15.12024973
Age 613.8% failed first time17.520241034
Age 716.2% failed first time20.220241150
Age 821.7% failed first time23.320241032
Age 920.7% failed first time26.520241352
Age 1027.4% failed first time30.120241165
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1127.8% failed first time33.220241002
Age 1232.7% failed first time35.720241028
Age 1328.7% failed first time38.22024905
Age 1431.1% failed first time40.42024921
Age 1532.1% failed first time41.62024741
Age 1631.1% failed first time43.12024993
Age 1735.3% failed first time43.12024907
Age 1836.3% failed first time43.92024811
Age 1937.7% failed first time43.52024851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter compare with vehicles of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail less often: 24.8% against 38.5% (2024, n = 6,604).

line · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Age 3 · 14 vs 20.0 · 2024
Age 3: 14. Age 20: 41.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 314% fail20.020246379
Age 413.9% fail23.020246441
Age 515.4% fail25.520246579
Age 617.3% fail29.020246607
Age 721.6% fail32.420246841
Age 823.3% fail35.720246743
Age 924.8% fail38.520246604
Age 1027.7% fail41.020245858
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1129.6% fail43.220245549
Age 1231.9% fail45.020245372
Age 1333.7% fail46.220245241
Age 1436.5% fail46.920245285
Age 1538.3% fail47.520245363
Age 1638.6% fail47.620245355
Age 1739% fail47.620245182
Age 1840.6% fail47.520244981
Age 1941.1% fail47.020244579
Age 2041.6% fail46.220243856

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years should I avoid?

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter build year that fails most for its age is 2012: index 109.8 (95% CI 104.8–114.8) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 6,305).

Build year matters for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 95.6–135.7) · 115.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 95.6–135.7)115.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024261
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 556 tests, 95% interval 92.4–119.1)105.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024556
Build year 2000 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,358 tests, 95% interval 100.3–117.7)109index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241358
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 3,007 tests, 95% interval 93.9–105.1)99.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243007
Build year 2002104.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244878
Build year 2003 (worse for its age)105.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244933
Build year 2004 (worse for its age)105.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245667
Build year 2005101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245234
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006100.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244817
Build year 2007101index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245461
Build year 2008100.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245864
Build year 2009 (better for its age)90.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244364
Build year 2010 (better for its age)93.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245792
Build year 201198.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245758
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)109.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246305
Build year 201398.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246003
Build year 2014104.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247028
Build year 2015 (better for its age)92.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248059
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)107.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246212
Build year 2017 (better for its age)89.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246485
Build year 201898.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244430
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 3,109 tests, 95% interval 95.7–115.1)105.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243109
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 1,876 tests, 95% interval 88.6–113.3)101index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241876

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT: about £101 (up to about £193 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 21,107).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Expected repair bill · 101.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill101.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue21107
Estimated range lower101.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue21107
Estimated range upper192.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue21107
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)41.3GBP expected contribution140price catalogue21107
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)37.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue21107
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)22.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue21107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 6 as often or more. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an MOT Risk Index of 87.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 21,107).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (this model) · 87.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (this model)87.1index100 = normal202421107
Peugeot Boxer82.8index87.1202452288
Fiat Ducato75.5index87.1202471072
Mercedes-Benz Vito117.7index87.1202486846
Volkswagen Transporter105.7index87.12024306287
Peugeot Expert128.7index87.1202455227
Ford Transit Connect127.9index87.12024168016
Ford Transit127.2index87.12024293444
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Citroen Dispatch152.3index87.1202447069

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter normally do?

At age 8, the median Mercedes-Benz Sprinter had covered 93,102 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 46,663 to 178,474 miles (2024, n = 1,032).

line · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Age 3 median · 50135 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 50135. Age 19 P75: 170678. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median50135miles2024705
Age 3 P2519260miles2024705
Age 3 P7578450miles2024705
Age 4 median49622miles2024889
Age 4 P2521351miles2024889
Age 4 P7599503miles2024889
Age 5 median77754miles2024973
Age 5 P2532228miles2024973
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75148151miles2024973
Age 6 median81147miles20241034
Age 6 P2545086miles20241034
Age 6 P75150944miles20241034
Age 7 median87176miles20241150
Age 7 P2546359miles20241150
Age 7 P75161389miles20241150
Age 8 median93102miles20241032
Age 8 P2546663miles20241032
Age 8 P75178474miles20241032
Age 9 median115273miles20241352
Age 9 P2563352miles20241352
Age 9 P75192334miles20241352
Age 10 median118263miles20241165
Age 10 P2570736miles20241165
Age 10 P75180389miles20241165
Age 11 median122091miles20241002
Age 11 P2576734miles20241002
Age 11 P75183518miles20241002
Age 12 median122647miles20241028
Age 12 P2572556miles20241028
Age 12 P75174289miles20241028
Age 13 median131841miles2024905
Age 13 P2570441miles2024905
Age 13 P75184184miles2024905
Age 14 median132722miles2024921
Age 14 P2564701miles2024921
Age 14 P75189063miles2024921
Age 15 median127268miles2024741
Age 15 P2566918miles2024741
Age 15 P75180024miles2024741
Age 16 median129441miles2024993
Age 16 P2575536miles2024993
Age 16 P75179437miles2024993
Age 17 median140819miles2024907
Age 17 P2587681miles2024907
Age 17 P75185377miles2024907
Age 18 median134428miles2024811
Age 18 P2578814miles2024811
Age 18 P75180127miles2024811
Age 19 median122944miles2024851
Age 19 P2573862miles2024851
Age 19 P75170678miles2024851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 19.2% of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 41.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 4,051). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 13.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles13.3% failed first time2024976
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 17–24.2%)20.4% failed first time2024486
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 411 tests, 95% interval 14.6–22%)18% failed first time2024411
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 9.6–17.6%)13.1% failed first time2024275
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 415 tests, 95% interval 5.7–11%)8% failed first time2024415
Age 6–9, <40k miles12.3% failed first time2024846
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles17.3% failed first time2024846
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles23.7% failed first time2024666
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles24.6% failed first time2024634
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles17.1% failed first time20241558
Age 10–14, <40k miles16.3% failed first time2024621
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles21.8% failed first time2024592
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles27.7% failed first time2024660
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles33.6% failed first time2024994
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles34% failed first time20242122
Age 15+, <40k miles19.2% failed first time2024504
Age 15+, 40-70k miles27.6% failed first time20241140
Age 15+, 70-100k miles33% failed first time20241068
Age 15+, 100-140k miles38.7% failed first time20241543
Age 15+, 140k+ miles41.7% failed first time20243547

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter last?

55.6% of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 33.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 64,228).

line · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 100,000 miles · 55.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 55.6. 200,000 miles: 17.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles55.6% of tested cars202464228
150,000 miles33.7% of tested cars202438997
200,000 miles17.4% of tested cars202420085

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter index is 83.0, against 88.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 21,107).

slope · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Age and mileage adjusted index · 83 vs 88.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 88.3 vs 83. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index83index88.32019–202421107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fuel fails its MOT less?

All Mercedes-Benz Sprinters tested were diesel: 27.6% failed first time (2024, n = 21,055).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Diesel · 27.6 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel27.6% fail first timeother fuels202421055

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter engine is best?

No Mercedes-Benz Sprinter engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 21,107).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 893 tests, 95% interval 81.2–118.6) · 98.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 893 tests, 95% interval 81.2–118.6)98.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024893
Diesel over 2.0 litre100index vs model norm100 = model average2024114437
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 90.6–125.8)107.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024200

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fail its MOT most?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fails first-time MOTs most in Llandrindod Wells (LD): 50.7% against 28.3% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 144).

First-time failure rates for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter range from 7.5% in the London SW (SW) postcode area to 44.6% in the Hull (HU) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 42.6–58.7%) · 50.7 vs 27.6 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 17%. 41%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 42.6–58.7%)50.7% fail first time27.62024144
Hull (HU)44.6% fail first time27.62024655
Truro (TR)42.8% fail first time27.620241102
London SW (SW)7.5% fail first time27.620241238
Sunderland (SR)12.4% fail first time27.620241294
London NW (NW)14.2% fail first time27.620241095
Plymouth (PL)42.7% fail first time27.620241398
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 459 tests, 95% interval 37.8–46.8%)42.3% fail first time27.62024459
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)42.0% fail first time27.62024821
Torquay (TQ)40.6% fail first time27.62024854
Exeter (EX)39.4% fail first time27.620242051
Hereford (HR)37.5% fail first time27.62024536
Bath (BA)35.8% fail first time27.620241481
Paisley (PA)35.5% fail first time27.62024737
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 30.4–41.0%)35.5% fail first time27.62024310
Bristol (BS)35.2% fail first time27.620243111
Brighton (BN)34.3% fail first time27.620242061
Lancaster (LA)34.1% fail first time27.62024880
Oldham (OL)33.8% fail first time27.62024621
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 26.1–42.0%)33.6% fail first time27.62024131
York (YO)33.2% fail first time27.620241264
Leeds (LS)33.2% fail first time27.62024783
Chester (CH)33.1% fail first time27.62024936
Darlington (DL)32.9% fail first time27.62024563
Cambridge (CB)32.8% fail first time27.62024728
Dudley (DY)32.7% fail first time27.62024675
Bournemouth (BH)32.6% fail first time27.620241678
Stockport (SK)32.6% fail first time27.62024823
Newcastle (NE)32.3% fail first time27.620241886
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 27.0–37.8%)32.2% fail first time27.62024283
Taunton (TA)32.1% fail first time27.62024901
Lincoln (LN)31.8% fail first time27.62024751
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 26.8–37.2%)31.8% fail first time27.62024305
Edinburgh (EH)31.6% fail first time27.620242125
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)31.4% fail first time27.620241314
Bradford (BD)31.3% fail first time27.62024969
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 26.3–36.5%)31.2% fail first time27.62024311
Uxbridge (UB)30.9% fail first time27.62024515
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 348 tests, 95% interval 26.1–35.8%)30.8% fail first time27.62024348
Colchester (CO)30.5% fail first time27.62024846
Milton Keynes (MK)30.5% fail first time27.62024735
Cleveland (TS)30.4% fail first time27.62024996
Ipswich (IP)30.3% fail first time27.620241352
Portsmouth (PO)30.1% fail first time27.620241719
Manchester (M)30.1% fail first time27.620241320
Dorchester (DT)29.9% fail first time27.62024638
Northampton (NN)29.7% fail first time27.620241101
Worcester (WR)29.6% fail first time27.62024520
Newport (NP)29.6% fail first time27.620241203
Norwich (NR)29.6% fail first time27.620241203
Shrewsbury (SY)29.3% fail first time27.62024977
Wakefield (WF)29.1% fail first time27.620241141
Peterborough (PE)28.9% fail first time27.620241632
Gloucester (GL)28.9% fail first time27.620241899
Leicester (LE)28.9% fail first time27.620241273
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 24.5–33.6%)28.9% fail first time27.62024381
Birmingham (B)28.7% fail first time27.620242571
Cardiff (CF)28.6% fail first time27.620241964
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 24.7–32.7%)28.5% fail first time27.62024484
Doncaster (DN)28.4% fail first time27.620241476
Carlisle (CA)28.2% fail first time27.62024975
Derby (DE)28.1% fail first time27.620241454
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 23.6–33.0%)28.0% fail first time27.62024346
Swindon (SN)27.9% fail first time27.620241054
Salisbury (SP)27.8% fail first time27.62024626
Coventry (CV)27.8% fail first time27.620241229
Dundee (DD)27.7% fail first time27.62024852
Walsall (WS)27.6% fail first time27.62024623
Preston (PR)27.5% fail first time27.620241122
Kingston upon Thames (KT)27.5% fail first time27.62024541
Canterbury (CT)27.4% fail first time27.62024704
Swansea (SA)27.4% fail first time27.620242730
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 22.9–32.4%)27.4% fail first time27.62024336
Kilmarnock (KA)27.1% fail first time27.62024850
Crewe (CW)27.0% fail first time27.62024614
Glasgow (G)27.0% fail first time27.620242106
Blackburn (BB)27.0% fail first time27.620241107
Reading (RG)27% fail first time27.620241485
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.9%)26.7% fail first time27.62024165
Bolton (BL)26.7% fail first time27.62024904
Warrington (WA)26.4% fail first time27.62024906
Wolverhampton (WV)26.4% fail first time27.62024546
Harrow (HA)26.1% fail first time27.62024570
Inverness (IV)25.7% fail first time27.620241011
Aberdeen (AB)25.7% fail first time27.620241323
Oxford (OX)25.4% fail first time27.620241519
Stevenage (SG)25.2% fail first time27.62024564
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 19.7–31.2%)25% fail first time27.62024216
Nottingham (NG)25.0% fail first time27.620242041
Durham (DH)24.7% fail first time27.62024700
Sheffield (S)24.6% fail first time27.620241986
Llandudno (LL)24.1% fail first time27.620241504
Hemel Hempstead (HP)23.9% fail first time27.62024757
Redhill (RH)23.9% fail first time27.620241186
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 19.8–28.2%)23.8% fail first time27.62024400
Medway (ME)23.5% fail first time27.620241149
Guildford (GU)23.5% fail first time27.620241295
Tonbridge (TN)23.4% fail first time27.620241583
Liverpool (L)23.3% fail first time27.620241227
Falkirk (FK)23.0% fail first time27.62024743
Southampton (SO)22.6% fail first time27.620241809
Croydon (CR)22.2% fail first time27.62024756
London SE (SE)22.0% fail first time27.62024803
Southend-on-Sea (SS)21.5% fail first time27.62024739
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 17.2–25.2%)20.9% fail first time27.62024392
Chelmsford (CM)20.6% fail first time27.62024984
Slough (SL)20.2% fail first time27.62024709
Motherwell (ML)19.6% fail first time27.62024719
London N (N)18.7% fail first time27.620241065
Twickenham (TW)18.1% fail first time27.62024750
London E (E)16.9% fail first time27.62024854
Dartford (DA)16.7% fail first time27.62024755
Romford (RM)16.6% fail first time27.620241172
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 13.2–20.4%)16.5% fail first time27.62024406

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.4 times the national rate: 2.63% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 20,538).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers20538

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 33.0% of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific van with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Likely compliant · 33.0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant33.0% estimate202421107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Of failed Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOTs, 24.9% were retested the same day and a further 67.2% within 10 days; the median failed van passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 22,086).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Same-day retest · 24.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest24.9%failed initial tests2019–202422086
Retest within 10 days67.2%failed initial tests2019–202422086
Clean MOT streak38.6%observed chains2019–202422477
Repeat advisory29.2%observed chains2019–202422477
Decreasing odometer3.3% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202425538

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinters aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 16.7% of tests, against 30.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 10,479).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Low-use first-time failure · 16.7 vs 30.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 16.7 vs 30. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure16.7%30.02019–202410479
Low-use gap-13.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–202410479

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter likely to last?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinters tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 8.5 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 12.6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)12.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)9.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)8.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinters are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters tested at ages 4 to 6, about 70 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 4,579).

line · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Age 3 · 97.5 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 97.5. Age 19: 70. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 397.5% of age 4–6 baseline20246379
Age 498.5% of age 4–6 baseline20246441
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246579
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246607
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246841
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246743
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246604
Age 1089.5% of age 4–6 baseline20245858
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1184.8% of age 4–6 baseline20245549
Age 1282.1% of age 4–6 baseline20245372
Age 1380.1% of age 4–6 baseline20245241
Age 1480.8% of age 4–6 baseline20245285
Age 1582% of age 4–6 baseline20245363
Age 1681.9% of age 4–6 baseline20245355
Age 1779.2% of age 4–6 baseline20245182
Age 1876.1% of age 4–6 baseline20244981
Age 1970% of age 4–6 baseline20244579

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fails, does it fail again?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinters that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 31.8% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 21.2% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 33.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Repeat after fail · 31.8 vs 21.2 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 31.8 vs 21.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail31.8%21.22019–20247776

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter faults come together?

On Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and identification of the vehicle failures turn up together 6.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 175).

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 5.3–7.1)6.2liftexpected joint rate2024175
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks5.7liftexpected joint rate2024815
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension5.4liftexpected joint rate20241929
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.3)4.8liftexpected joint rate202454
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension4.8liftexpected joint rate2024671
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.5)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024212
Steering + Suspension4.8liftexpected joint rate20241189
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.4)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024267
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.8)4.7liftexpected joint rate202483
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.0)4.6liftexpected joint rate2024410
Brakes + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.9)4.5liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Steering4.5liftexpected joint rate2024719
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 4.0–4.8)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024435
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 438 tests, 95% interval 4.0–4.8)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024438
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.5)4.4liftexpected joint rate202481
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 3.9–4.7)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024396
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.3)4.3liftexpected joint rate202425
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.7)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024344
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension4.2liftexpected joint rate2024921
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres4.1liftexpected joint rate2024610
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks4.1liftexpected joint rate20241690
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes4.1liftexpected joint rate20242708
Brakes + Suspension4liftexpected joint rate20244091
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.0)4.0liftexpected joint rate202479
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.9liftexpected joint rate20243123
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.1)3.9liftexpected joint rate202451
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.9liftexpected joint rate20241007
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024239
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.1)3.8liftexpected joint rate202441
Suspension + Tyres3.7liftexpected joint rate2024857
Brakes + Steering3.7liftexpected joint rate20241710
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.7liftexpected joint rate20241151
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.6liftexpected joint rate20241790
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.1)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024229
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.5liftexpected joint rate20244371
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate202429
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.3)3.4liftexpected joint rate202420
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.7)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024346
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024194
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering3.3liftexpected joint rate20241834
Brakes + Tyres3.3liftexpected joint rate20241415
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.2liftexpected joint rate20247414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate20241651
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate2024942
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate20241497
Tyres + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024965
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024582
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20244769
Suspension + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate20242102
Steering + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate2024913
Brakes + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20243594
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Body, chassis, structure + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 138 safety recall campaigns matched to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched138campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register21107

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters tested at age 5, about 15 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 27 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 705 tests, 95% interval 15.1–20.7%)17.7% fail first time2024705
Age 4 (rough estimate: 889 tests, 95% interval 10.2–14.5%)12.2% fail first time2024889
Age 5 (rough estimate: 973 tests, 95% interval 12.5–16.9%)14.6% fail first time2024973
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,034 tests, 95% interval 11.9–16.1%)13.8% fail first time20241034
Age 7 (rough estimate: 1,150 tests, 95% interval 14.2–18.4%)16.2% fail first time20241150
Age 8 (rough estimate: 1,032 tests, 95% interval 19.3–24.3%)21.7% fail first time20241032
Age 9 (rough estimate: 1,352 tests, 95% interval 18.6–22.9%)20.7% fail first time20241352
Age 10 (rough estimate: 1,165 tests, 95% interval 24.9–30.0%)27.4% fail first time20241165
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 1,002 tests, 95% interval 25.2–30.7%)27.8% fail first time20241002
Age 12 (rough estimate: 1,028 tests, 95% interval 29.9–35.6%)32.7% fail first time20241028
Age 13 (rough estimate: 905 tests, 95% interval 25.9–31.8%)28.7% fail first time2024905
Age 14 (rough estimate: 921 tests, 95% interval 28.1–34.1%)31.1% fail first time2024921
Age 15 (rough estimate: 741 tests, 95% interval 28.9–35.6%)32.1% fail first time2024741
Age 16 (rough estimate: 993 tests, 95% interval 28.3–34.1%)31.1% fail first time2024993
Age 17 (rough estimate: 907 tests, 95% interval 32.2–38.5%)35.3% fail first time2024907
Age 18 (rough estimate: 811 tests, 95% interval 33.0–39.6%)36.3% fail first time2024811
Age 19 (rough estimate: 851 tests, 95% interval 34.5–41.0%)37.7% fail first time2024851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter? (US market)

NHTSA lists 417 US technical service bulletins for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (US market, Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · US service bulletins · 417 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins417bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 20134bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 201422bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 20154bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 201615bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 201717bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 201821bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 201940bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202070bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 202143bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 202278bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 202323bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 202417bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 202540bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107
Year 202623bulletinsNHTSANHTSA21107

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 102 complaints (US market, Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Lamps &amp; electrical · 102 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical102complaintsNHTSA + 2024102
Brakes87complaintsNHTSA + 202487
Transmission (not MOT-tested)83complaintsNHTSA + 202483
Engine (not MOT-tested)62complaintsNHTSA + 202462
Restraints59complaintsNHTSA + 202459
Steering51complaintsNHTSA + 202451

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 65.4% of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all vehicles there (2024 by country, n = 10,192 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Norway · 38.7 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 38.7 vs 33.7. Finland: 34 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 65.4 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway38.7% failed33.72024 by country1799
Finland34% failed26.32024 by country2367
Netherlands65.4% failed50.82024 by country10192

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT matter?

Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail first time most in January (29.4%, against 31.1% for all vehicles that month) and least in August (27.3%) (2024, n = 21,107).

line · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · January · 29.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 29.4. December: 27.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January29.4% fail first time31.120249056
February29.2% fail first time30.020249126
March28.3% fail first time28.3202411516
April28.3% fail first time29.820249360
May27.9% fail first time28.820249819
June27.7% fail first time28.120249898
July28.7% fail first time29.3202410430
August27.3% fail first time29.2202410035
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September27.6% fail first time28.220249866
October28.1% fail first time30.3202410639
November29.3% fail first time30.6202410087
December27.6% fail first time29.320246956

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 21,107 initial Mercedes-Benz Sprinter tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 21,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mercedes-sprinter/

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT: quick answers

What is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first-time MOT pass rate?

72.4% of first attempts passed in 2024 (21,107 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 21,107 primary tests: 27.61% failed first time and 77.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 87.1 is shown separately.