Mercedes-benz 500 slc vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz 500 slc
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 500 slc (75%) 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 500 slc | Mercedes-benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 180,360 mi | 191,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 408,073 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz 500 slc
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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 500 slc (75%) 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 500 slc 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.