2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 4,753 MOT tests
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Sprinter years (4,753 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 15.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 82,760
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,753
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.8% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Tyres1.8%
- Suspension1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.36%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.64%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.93%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.9%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Position lamp not working 0.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.9%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.69%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (1.77%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (1.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.66%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Sprinter years (4,753 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.36% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.64% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 82,760 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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