Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.7 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc37.9%

   175 occurrences

2. 2.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen27.1%

   125 occurrences

3. 3.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm16.4%

   76 occurrences

4. 4.An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction10.0%

   46 occurrences

5. 5.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen8.7%

   40 occurrences

6. 6.A tyre seriously damaged8.0%

   37 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.8%

   36 occurrences

8. 8.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen7.4%

   34 occurrences

9. 9.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.4%

   34 occurrences

10. 10.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn7.1%

    33 occurrences

11. 11.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9%

    32 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.1%

    28 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.8%

   335 tests

2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm6.9%

   146 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn6.8%

   145 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured6.7%

   141 tests

5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged4.3%

   92 tests

6. 6.Nail in tyre3.5%

   75 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.2%

   67 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn1.4%

   30 tests

What gets tested

The Esprinter Progressive fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

24,235

Test classes

class 7: 2,120

Compare within the range

Other Mercedes-Benz vans

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter69.4%
• Mercedes-Benz VITO72.3%
• Mercedes-Benz Evito Progressive93.5% raw
• Mercedes-Benz Evito 66 Progressive79.0% raw
• All Mercedes-Benz vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive?

72.4% unadjusted, from 2,120 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive fail its MOT on?

"A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc" is recorded in 37.9% of failed Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive tests, followed by "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen" (27.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Progressive usually have at its MOT?

24,235 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.