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Mercedes-benz Burstner t-star 710 vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz Burstner t-star 710
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz Burstner t-star 710 (86%) 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 Burstner t-star 710 Mercedes-benz Sprinter
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 72%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 28%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 2.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,647 mi 191,248 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 408,073

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz Burstner t-star 710

  1. Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  6. bulbs not working in high level brake lamp

Mercedes-benz Sprinter

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz Burstner t-star 710 (86%) 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 Burstner t-star 710 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.