Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 36,793 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 36,793 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 64% of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Sprinter tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes. Holds up better than average on tyres, road wheels, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is about average for its age: 64% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 51% of similar-age models. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 84%; 8 to 12 years, 73%; and 13 years and older, 64%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
For Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (10.5% of tests vs 7.4% fleet).