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Mercedes-benz SPRINTER - 2021

118.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER, model year 2021. Sample size: 21,095 cars, 45,695 tests and 54,340 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 21,095 cars

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has a significantly higher overall defect rate, with 119 defects reported per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 79 defects for cars of the same year, reflecting a 51% increase. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the 31,000–62,000 miles category, where the Sprinter shows a higher incidence of issues. This model performs particularly poorly in categories such as brakes, steering, visibility, lights and electrics, and body structure, with defect rates far exceeding the averages for those categories. These findings suggest that while the Sprinter may be a sturdy choice, it is prone to a wider range of specific issues compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 21,095 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER

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Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 91.0% worse
76.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▼ 385.7% worse
3.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 107.6% worse
30.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▼ 264.3% worse
40.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 20.4% better
69.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • 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
▼ 238.1% worse
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 120.0% worse
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 163.0% worse
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 281 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7,690
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,197
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 3,036
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,823
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,521
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,331
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,967
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,365
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,102
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 1,019

Serious faults (Top 10)

Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,967
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,365
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 851
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
FAIL
Occurrences: 770
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 764
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 613
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 563
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 536
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 528
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 521