2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

892 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 892 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.1%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.9%
  2. Brakes27.9%
  3. Suspension13.8%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Steering4.0%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2005 SprinterAll Sprinter years2007 Sprinter →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 892 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).