Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI car check
Is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI reliable? We analysed 1,283 real MOT tests across 639 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 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 317 Premium CDI.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 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 317 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 317 Premium CDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 82.4% | 31,666 | 50,422 | 100,832 |
| 2022 | 420 | 84.0% | 50,879 | 83,313 | 114,159 |
| 2021 | 560 | 82.7% | 44,458 | 72,208 | 104,218 |
| 2020 | 123 | 83.7% | 55,137 | 85,785 | 141,710 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI Last?
Based on 639 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 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 317 Premium CDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.0% MOT pass rate from 420 tests
82.4% MOT pass rate from 119 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.0% across 420 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.4% — 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 317 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 317 Premium CDI THIS CAR | 83.5% | 1,283 | 75,436 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 |
| Ford Kuga St-line X Ecoblue | 90.4% | 1,306 | 28,445 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 317 Premium CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.5% across 1,283 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 317 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 317 Premium CDI owner drives around 17,305 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.