Based on 5,285 MOT tests from 570 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every MERCEDES SPRINTER has the same fault.
MERCEDES SPRINTER's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 545/999. The score was calculated from the average of every MERCEDES SPRINTER that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2021 | 896/999Excellent | 111,091 miles | 544 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2019 | 724/999Very good | 106,366 miles | 10,813 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2016 | 695/999Good | 108,223 miles | 15,570 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2015 | 644/999Good | 109,315 miles | 16,537 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2014 | 600/999Good | 110,141 miles | 16,639 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2013 | 555/999Above average | 109,959 miles | 16,369 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2012 | 505/999Above average | 110,042 miles | 15,193 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2010 | 443/999Average | 110,286 miles | 8,270 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2009 | 434/999Average | 112,214 miles | 4,931 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2008 | 425/999Average | 111,729 miles | 5,108 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2007 | 424/999Average | 109,365 miles | 5,123 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2003 | 445/999Average | 112,819 miles | 5,731 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2002 | 446/999Average | 118,638 miles | 6,024 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2000 | 464/999Average | 135,913 miles | 5,570 vehicles |
| Diesel | 1997 | 473/999Average | 169,503 miles | 882 vehicles |
Based on 5,285 MOT tests from 570 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
570
MOT tests
5,285
Pass rate
74.8%
Median mileage
148,752 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every MERCEDES SPRINTER has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 618 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore MOT data includes 502 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 408 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 281 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 264 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record play, a leak, or a damaged gaiter on the steering rack.
What to inspect
Check for play at the steering wheel and look for split rack gaiters.
Example MOT wording: PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT(S)
VehicleScore MOT data includes 236 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 146 advisory comments and 20 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a worn or damaged ball joint. Track rod ends are counted with steering, not here.
What to inspect
Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 98 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 94 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LAMP INDICATES AN ABS FAULT (1.6 (B))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2025 | 16 | 1 | 100% | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2023 | 13 | 21 | 61.9% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2022 | 20 | 50 | 84% | Brake disc wear, Tyre wear |
| 2021 | 41 | 157 | 79% | Brake disc wear, Tyre wear |
| 2020 | 47 | 208 | 80.8% | Tyre wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2019 | 44 | 246 | 84.1% | Tyre wear, Steering rack issues |
| 2018 | 38 | 253 | 81% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2017 | 39 | 307 | 79.8% | Tyre wear, Ball joint wear |
| 2016 | 30 | 285 | 71.6% | Tyre wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2015 | 34 | 349 | 79.4% | Tyre wear, Ball joint wear |
| 2014 | 26 | 293 | 77.5% | Ball joint wear, Corrosion |
| 2013 | 28 | 370 | 71.6% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2012 | 17 | 252 | 71% | Steering rack issues, Corrosion |
| 2011 | 25 | 383 | 71.5% | Steering rack issues, Parking brake faults |
| 2010 | 20 | 352 | 72.7% | Oil leak, Steering rack issues |
| 2009 | 13 | 243 | 73.3% | Tyre wear, Ball joint wear |
| 2008 | 10 | 173 | 74% | Brake disc wear, Tyre wear |
| 2007 | 20 | 358 | 72.3% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2006 | 5 | 106 | 74.5% | Tyre wear, Anti-roll bar issues |
| 2005 | 8 | 154 | 70.1% | Corrosion, Indicator faults |
| 2003 | 7 | 139 | 65.5% | Ball joint wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2002 | 5 | 107 | 70.1% | Ball joint wear, Corrosion |
| 2001 | 7 | 134 | 79.1% | Ball joint wear, Anti-roll bar issues |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Steering rack issues. Check for play at the steering wheel and look for split rack gaiters.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Ball joint wear. Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Common problems tell you what can affect MERCEDES SPRINTERs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.