Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi (62%) 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 Slk250 cdi | Mercedes-benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 16% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 75,679 mi | 191,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 408,073 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz Slk250 cdi
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245 (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 35 (4.1.A.1a)
- SIZE SHOULD BE 225/40R18
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL IS SPLIT - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Slk250 cdi (62%) 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 Slk250 cdi 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.