2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 5,047 MOT tests
2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 Sprinter years (5,047 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 25.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 121,106
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,047
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Brakes13.2%
- Lights and electrics10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Suspension3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Tyres2.8%
- Seat belts and airbags2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.56%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.22%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.72%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.45%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.27%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.58%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.91%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.6%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 Sprinter years (5,047 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.56% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.22% of tests), parking brake efficiency under half required (1.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 121,106 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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