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Mercedes-benz Sprinter vs Mercedes-benz Sprinter luton body: 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 luton body
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz Sprinter (72%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter luton body (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz Sprinter Mercedes-benz Sprinter luton body
MOT pass rate 72% 90% ✓
MOT failure rate 28% 10% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.8 1.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 191,248 mi 137,144 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 408,073 1

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz Sprinter

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Mercedes-benz Sprinter luton body

  1. Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Standard fitment seat belt missing
  4. Nearside Rear Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
  5. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz Sprinter (72%) and Mercedes-benz Sprinter luton body (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.