2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · 1,874 MOT tests
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliability
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Sprinter years (1,874 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- 14.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Sprinters: 29.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 46,634
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,874
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.9% of tests fail here (68% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Brakes4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Tyres2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.33%
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 1.17%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 0.69%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Parking brake lever excessive movement 0.64%
Too much lever travel means the handbrake needs adjusting or repair, and it may not hold the car properly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.64%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.09%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.55%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (1.49%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.17%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Sprinter years (1,874 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.51% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.33% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter shows 46,634 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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