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Mercedes-benz SPRINTER - 2024

16.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2024 is 25.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER, model year 2024. Sample size: 503 cars, 462 tests and 77 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 503 cars

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an overall defect rate of 17 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the yearly average of 25 per 100, reflecting a 34% improvement. Notably, the model shows exceptional performance in categories such as steering and visibility, recording no defects in steering compared to an average of 0.24% across similar vehicles. It also performs better than average in wheels, suspensions and axles, and body structure. Mileage trends indicate that while defects increase with higher mileage, the Sprinter maintains a relatively strong performance in lower mileage brackets. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability and lower defect rates, particularly in critical safety-related areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 503 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz SPRINTER

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Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 1.4% worse
7.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.3 / 100 tests
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 56.0% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 14.9% better
7.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Beam image obviously incorrect
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 45.0% better
14.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • 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
▲ 42.9% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 47.1% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 0.0% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 300 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: 18
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 4
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 3
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2

Serious faults (Top 10)

Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Reflector: missing or reflecting white to the rear
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Braking effort: inadequate at any wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1