Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI car check
Is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI reliable? We analysed 3,956 real MOT tests across 1,310 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive 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 316 Progressive CDI.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive 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 316 Progressive CDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 411 | 81.5% | 39,594 | 65,300 | 101,227 |
| 2021 | 3,040 | 76.4% | 60,900 | 83,841 | 114,854 |
| 2020 | 375 | 72.3% | 75,756 | 111,070 | 157,310 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI Last?
Based on 1,310 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive 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 316 Progressive CDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.5% MOT pass rate from 411 tests
72.3% MOT pass rate from 375 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.5% across 411 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.3% — 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 316 Progressive 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 316 Progressive CDI THIS CAR | 76.8% | 3,956 | 85,064 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 |
| Seat Marbella | 63.6% | 4,916 | 50,297 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.8% across 3,956 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 parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 316 Progressive 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 316 Progressive CDI owner drives around 19,857 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.