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Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto: reliability comparison

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

Mercedes-benz E
79%
MOT pass rate · 429,719 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto
98%
MOT pass rate · 286 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto (98%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz E Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto
MOT pass rate 79% 98% ✓
MOT failure rate 21% 2% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 124,278 mi 12,089 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 429,719 286

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz E

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Wires hanging down over light switch
  3. Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside first marker lamp has one LED out. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto (98%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz E report Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter 515 cdi auto 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.