Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter 511 cdi xlwb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 511 cdi xlwb
45%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter 511 cdi xlwb (45%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz A-class | Mercedes-benz Sprinter 511 cdi xlwb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 45% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 55% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 4.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 86,210 mi | 302,564 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 362,612 | 1 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz A-class
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 511 cdi xlwb
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower quarter panel damaged , corroded and holed.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter 511 cdi xlwb (45%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.