2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,664 MOT tests in 2024. 75.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time75.2%
Failed or needed repairs24.8%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,664 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.0%
    58 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  10. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes21.3%
  2. Lights & electrics10.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  4. Suspension3.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  6. Tyres2.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.4%

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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 75.2% of 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,664 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).