2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,263 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,263 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.2%
  2. Brakes8.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Suspension2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.9%
  7. Tyres1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)3.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%

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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,263 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).