2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

595 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 595 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.0%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  10. Individual direction indicators: not working2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.7%
  2. Brakes29.7%
  3. Suspension18.0%
  4. Body & chassis13.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Steering4.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.8%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible7.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 595 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 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).