Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi
VanFrom 318 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 11 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.8% of failures are serious: 46.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £104.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.8% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sprinter 317 Premium Cdis tested had between 42,071 and 79,792 miles on the clock.
At 63,339 median miles, the Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi has a 83% MOT pass rate based on 318 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi is 63,339 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 42,071 and 79,792 miles.
Buying a used Sprinter 317 Premium Cdi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83% pass rate and an average repair bill of £104 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.