Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi
VanFrom 785 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 38 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 | 38 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 25 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 11 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.7% of failures are serious: 43.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.1% 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 £106.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdis tested had between 48,595 and 90,610 miles on the clock.
At 64,168 median miles, the Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi has a 77.6% MOT pass rate based on 785 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 38 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 Progressive Cdi is 64,168 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,595 and 90,610 miles.
Buying a used Sprinter 317 Progressive 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 77.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £106 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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