Mercedes-benz Sprinter vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 progressive cdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter
72%
MOT pass rate · 408,073 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 progressive cdi
77%
MOT pass rate · 1,329 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 progressive cdi is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 progressive cdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 191,248 mi | 113,594 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 408,073 | 1,329 |
Most common faults
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)
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 progressive cdi
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 progressive cdi is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 72%. 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.