Mercedes-benz 450 sl vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz 450 sl
74%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 450 sl (74%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz 450 sl | Mercedes-benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 126,316 mi | 191,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 10 | 408,073 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz 450 sl
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres have flat spots from sitting too long (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 450 sl (74%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mercedes-benz 450 sl report Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.