2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,192 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,192 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  10. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.7%
  2. Brakes7.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Tyres2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Suspension1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)4.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,192 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).