2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 5,403 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Sprinter years (5,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 22.9%
- 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 8
- 110,175
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,403
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10.8% of tests fail here (81% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Brakes10.8%
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Suspension2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Tyres2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.52%
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 1.83%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.41%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.18%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.07%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.63%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.22%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Sprinter years (5,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.52% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (1.83% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 110,175 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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