2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,258 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,258 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.9%
    50 marked dangerous
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.9%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.1%
  2. Lights & electrics18.5%
  3. Suspension6.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Steering4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Tyres3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.6%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.1%

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 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,258 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).