Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI reliable? We analysed 6,478 real MOT tests across 3,796 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium 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 315 Premium CDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 818 | 80.0% | 38,126 | 62,080 | 97,537 |
| 2022 | 3,537 | 79.2% | 33,082 | 53,624 | 83,411 |
| 2021 | 1,751 | 81.8% | 36,328 | 61,170 | 90,868 |
| 2020 | 75 | 89.3% | 47,948 | 77,250 | 144,531 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI Last?
Based on 3,796 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium 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 315 Premium CDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.3% MOT pass rate from 75 tests
79.2% MOT pass rate from 3,537 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 75 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.2% — 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 315 Premium 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 315 Premium CDI THIS CAR | 80.4% | 6,478 | 57,311 mi | — 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 |
| Yamaha Raptor | 85.3% | 5,711 | 2,850 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.4% across 6,478 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 315 Premium CDI owner drives around 13,700 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.
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.