Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 premium cdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 premium cdi
86%
MOT pass rate · 100 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 premium cdi is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz C | Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 premium cdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 112,156 mi | 74,080 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 675,043 | 100 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz C
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 premium cdi
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 premium cdi is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.