2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 3,124 MOT tests
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Sprinter years (3,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 36.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 138,251
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,124
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 17.1% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Brakes17.1%
- Suspension10.1%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Steering3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.03%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 3.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.69%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.4%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 2.34%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.23%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (10.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.58%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (7.43%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.88%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Sprinter years (3,124 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.03% of tests), position lamp not working (3.78% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 138,251 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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