2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,017 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,017 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    41 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Brakes28.7%
  3. Suspension13.8%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Steering5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Tyres4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.4%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,017 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).