Mercedes-benz G55 vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz G55
79%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz G55 (79%) 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 G55 | Mercedes-benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 105,366 mi | 191,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 408,073 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz G55
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Waxoyled/undersealed
- shields fitted from new restricting access
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
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 G55 (79%) 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 G55 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.