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Mercedes-benz SPRINTER - 2005

463.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER, model year 2005. Sample size: 2,654 cars, 5,522 tests and 25,616 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,654 cars

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an overall defect rate of 464 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 24% higher than the average for its year, at 376 defects per 100 vehicles. Notably, the Sprinter shows a significant increase in defects related to brakes, visibility, and lights and electrics compared to the average, with defects in brakes being 51% higher. Additionally, as mileage increases, defects also rise, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where the defect rate reaches 601 per 100 vehicles. While tyre wear may be a common concern, the model’s standout issues in specific categories suggest a need for focused maintenance, especially regarding braking and visibility systems.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,654 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 54.3% worse
244.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 24.1% worse
27.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 67.3% worse
47.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 36.9% worse
150.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 8.9% better
286.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • 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
▼ 72.8% worse
106.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 62.0% worse
20.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 5.6% better
44.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 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
0 601 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: 2,562
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,067
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,180
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,119
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 978
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 897
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 722
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 641
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 593
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 562

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 484
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 479
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 360
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 335
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 333
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 287
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 208
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 170
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 168
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 144