Mercedes-benz E350 bluetec vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz E350 bluetec
90%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E350 bluetec (90%) 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 E350 bluetec | Mercedes-benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 89,454 mi | 191,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 408,073 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz E350 bluetec
- covers fitted
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and covered (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E350 bluetec (90%) 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 E350 bluetec 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.