2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,066 MOT tests in 2024. 85.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.2%
Failed or needed repairs14.8%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,066 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.0%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    11 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.5%
  2. Lights & electrics5.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Tyres2.0%
  5. Body & chassis1.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Suspension0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)2.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 85.2% of 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,066 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).