2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,475 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,475 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.2%
    45 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes22.4%
  2. Lights & electrics14.7%
  3. Suspension6.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  5. Tyres3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Steering3.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.1%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%

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: 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,475 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).