Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter 519 progressive cdi: 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 519 progressive cdi
97%
MOT pass rate · 838 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 519 progressive cdi is the more reliable of the two — 97% pass first time versus 79%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz E | Mercedes-benz Sprinter 519 progressive cdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 21% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,278 mi | 76,373 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 429,719 | 838 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz E
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 519 progressive cdi
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 519 progressive cdi is the more reliable of the two — 97% pass first time versus 79%. 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.