2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,045 MOT tests in 2024. 68.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time68.7%
Failed or needed repairs31.3%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    45 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.8%
  2. Lights & electrics21.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  4. Suspension7.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Steering4.7%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.1%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%

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.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 68.7% of 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,045 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).