2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,361 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,361 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.3%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.0%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.0%
  2. Lights & electrics10.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Tyres2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)3.0%

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 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,361 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).