Mercedes-benz 560 vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz 560
75%
MOT pass rate · 819 vehicles
More reliable
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz 560 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz 560 | Mercedes-benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 135,085 mi | 191,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 819 | 408,073 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz 560
- Oil leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 560 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mercedes-benz 560 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.