Mercedes-benz Sprinter vs Mercedes-benz Vito 119 sport bluetec auto: 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 Vito 119 sport bluetec auto
88%
MOT pass rate · 135 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Vito 119 sport bluetec auto is the more reliable of the two — 88% 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 Vito 119 sport bluetec auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 191,248 mi | 119,106 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 408,073 | 135 |
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 Vito 119 sport bluetec auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz Vito 119 sport bluetec auto is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter report Full Mercedes-benz Vito 119 sport bluetec auto 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.