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Mercedes-benz SPRINTER - 2003

459.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER, model year 2003. Sample size: 2,087 cars, 4,553 tests and 20,941 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,087 cars

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter exhibits a higher overall defect rate, with 460 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 378 per 100 for the same year, indicating a 21.6% increase in issues. Notably, the Sprinter shows significant mileage-related trends, with defect rates escalating from 246 in the lowest mileage bracket to 609 in the highest. While the model performs better than average in the "Other" defect category, it struggles in several areas, notably "Brakes," "Visibility," "Lights & Electrics," "Body/Structure," and "Equipment," where its defect rates are considerably higher than those of the average vehicle. Overall, the Sprinter's performance highlights both the challenges it faces with specific defects and the increasing likelihood of issues as mileage increases.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,087 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 49.3% worse
252.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 9.5% better
22.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 62.1% worse
48.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 48.6% worse
152.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 9.7% better
272.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▼ 66.9% worse
108.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 82.4% worse
24.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 30.9% better
36.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 609 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,180
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,788
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,042
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,022
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 728
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 628
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 553
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 487
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 471
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 452

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 452
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 340
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 301
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 296
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 281
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 224
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 206
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 175
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 165
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 110