Mercedes Benz Sprinter (2018)
2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
CarHunch analysed 21,599 real MOT records for the 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter's first-time MOT pass rate of 79.2% sits just below the UK average of 80%, which is solid but unremarkable—however, the concerning figure here is that 21.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, meaning nearly one in five carries a genuine safety risk that needs flagging before purchase. This is a working van, so the median mileage of 107,329 miles is entirely normal for the age; what matters more is that owners face an average of 1.08 failures per test, suggesting mechanical issues are fairly routine rather than exceptional.
With 5.8 advisories per vehicle on average, expect wear-and-tear gremlins—suspension, brakes, and exhaust components are typical for high-mileage vans—but these rarely become critical overnight. Before buying, always request the full MOT history and get an independent inspection focused on brake condition and suspension geometry, since that's where the Sprinter's main vulnerabilities lie.
The 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 21,599 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 21,599 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.
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Before you buy a 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Based on MOT data from 21,599 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (100%) | 21,596 | 83.1% | 1.08 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 403,725 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles fall between 72,663 and 148,169 miles.
2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter — Still on the Road
Most 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinters are still being driven.
Strong survival — 16,490 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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