2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 4,012 MOT tests
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 16% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 Sprinter years (4,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 16%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 69,509
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,012
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.8%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Tyres1.6%
- Suspension1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.25%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.97%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.92%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.9%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 0.87%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.39%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.37%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (2.24%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 16% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 Sprinter years (4,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.79% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.25% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 69,509 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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