2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 3,642 MOT tests
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 30% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 Sprinter years (3,642 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 30%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 134,829
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,642
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.6% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Brakes13.4%
- Suspension5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
- Steering4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.31%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 2.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.53%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.31%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.22%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.52%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.94%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.8%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.86%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.82%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 30% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 Sprinter years (3,642 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.31% of tests), position lamp not working (2.83% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 134,829 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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