2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,057 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,057 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  10. Washers: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.8%
  2. Lights & electrics23.7%
  3. Suspension8.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Steering4.7%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%

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 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,057 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).