2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 3,127 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 21 Sprinter years (3,127 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 63,826
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,127
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (322% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Brakes5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Tyres2%
- Seat belts and airbags1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.47%
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 1.31%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.77%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.7%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.9%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (2.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.98%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.92%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.54%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 21 Sprinter years (3,127 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.27% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.47% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 63,826 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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