2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

357 MOT tests in 2024. 61.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time61.6%
Failed or needed repairs38.4%
Typical mileage at test142,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 357 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.6%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.2%
  10. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.1%
  2. Brakes30.5%
  3. Suspension18.5%
  4. Body & chassis17.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  6. Tyres3.4%
  7. Steering2.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.6%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 61.6% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 357 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

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