2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,303 MOT tests in 2024. 75.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time75.8%
Failed or needed repairs24.2%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,303 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.1%
    38 marked dangerous
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.1%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.1%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.3%
  2. Lights & electrics12.0%
  3. Suspension4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Tyres3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 75.8% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,303 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

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

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).