Mercedes Sprinter
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 27 years from 45,902 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
45,902
Best Year
2022 (92%)
Years Covered
27
How reliable is the Mercedes Sprinter?
Mercedes Sprinter by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92% | 156 | 64,875 mi |
| 2021 | 85% | 757 | 50,032 mi |
| 2020 | 89% | 1,701 | 60,989 mi |
| 2019 | 88% | 2,195 | 90,467 mi |
| 2018 | 87% | 2,215 | 98,916 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 2,626 | 108,282 mi |
| 2016 | 83% | 2,447 | 120,235 mi |
| 2015 | 83% | 3,151 | 137,553 mi |
| 2014 | 80% | 3,008 | 140,703 mi |
| 2013 | 79% | 2,484 | 146,792 mi |
| 2012 | 75% | 2,351 | 138,262 mi |
| 2011 | 79% | 2,140 | 150,457 mi |
| 2010 | 78% | 2,065 | 144,887 mi |
| 2009 | 79% | 1,741 | 143,543 mi |
| 2008 | 77% | 2,264 | 141,659 mi |
| 2007 | 76% | 2,122 | 148,349 mi |
| 2006 | 74% | 1,788 | 142,955 mi |
| 2005 | 73% | 1,716 | 132,628 mi |
| 2004 | 74% | 1,821 | 132,046 mi |
| 2003 | 75% | 1,675 | 143,352 mi |
| 2002 | 73% | 1,618 | 137,516 mi |
| 2001 | 75% | 1,138 | 146,632 mi |
| 2000 | 73% | 702 | 143,745 mi |
| 1999 | 72% | 606 | 149,141 mi |
| 1998 | 72% | 749 | 147,305 mi |
| 1997 | 74% | 466 | 142,617 mi |
| 1996 | 68% | 200 | 148,195 mi |
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About the Mercedes Sprinter
The Mercedes Sprinter has been tested 45,902 times in 2024 MOT data across 27 model years (1996 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 156 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MERCEDES SPRINTERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 148,195 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 64,875 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Sprinter is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
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