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Mercedes-benz SPRINTER - 2006

406.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER, model year 2006. Sample size: 3,146 cars, 6,760 tests and 27,494 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,146 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an overall defect rate of 407 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 10.2% higher than the average for its year at 369 defects per 100. Notably, the Sprinter shows a concerning trend in the higher mileage categories, with defect rates increasing significantly as mileage rises. The model particularly stands out in several categories, displaying higher rates of defects in brakes, steering, and visibility compared to the average, indicating potential areas for concern. In contrast, it performs better than average in categories such as body structure and equipment, where the defect rates are notably lower.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,146 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 36.7% worse
210.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 41.1% worse
28.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 59.2% worse
44.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 18.8% worse
132.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 19.3% better
253.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▼ 28.4% worse
76.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 63.6% worse
19.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 8.5% worse
48.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 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
0 546 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: 3,082
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,328
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,194
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,171
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,135
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 819
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 680
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 628
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 593
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 529

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 529
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 408
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 399
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 327
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 314
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 237
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 169
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 162
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 155
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 144