Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI car check
Is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI reliable? We analysed 6,424 real MOT tests across 1,416 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include position lamp(s) not working, anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 129 | 77.5% | 137,039 | 166,624 | 199,760 |
| 2010 | 141 | 70.2% | 82,446 | 133,898 | 175,821 |
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.5% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
70.2% MOT pass rate from 141 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.5% across 129 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI THIS CAR | 77.5% | 6,424 | 147,541 mi | 16 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto | 74.4% | 2,111 | 52,338 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 6,424 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI are position lamp(s) not working (10 recorded failures), anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (5). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI owner drives around 12,296 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mercedes-benz Sprinter 313 CDI models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.