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Mercedes-benz SPRINTER - 2008

393.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER, model year 2008. Sample size: 5,958 cars, 12,909 tests and 50,740 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 5,958 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an overall defect rate of 393 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 16.5% higher than the yearly average of 337 defects per 100. Notably, it performs better in the category of wheels, suspensions, and axles, with a defect rate of 241 compared to the average of 305. However, it significantly underperforms in several other categories, including brakes, steering, and visibility, where the defect rates are considerably higher than average. As mileage increases, defects also rise, especially in the highest mileage category, with a rate of 509. Overall, while the Sprinter excels in some areas, its performance in critical safety categories raises concerns.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 5,958 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 58.8% worse
211.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▼ 115.0% worse
38.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▼ 87.0% worse
47.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 23.6% worse
114.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.4% better
240.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 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 suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 6.6% worse
54.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 62.4% worse
16.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 51.7% worse
62.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 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
0 509 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: 5,396
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,582
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,086
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,630
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,426
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,544
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1,353
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,150
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,018
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 975

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,018
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 879
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 808
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 543
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 484
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 422
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 316
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 313
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 284
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 269