Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive reliable? We analysed 248 real MOT tests across 141 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive 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 517 CDI Progressive.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | 91.5% | 10,175 | 18,264 | 32,324 |
| 2023 | 103 | 93.2% | 21,972 | 36,335 | 60,493 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive Last?
Based on 141 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive 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 517 CDI Progressive
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.2% MOT pass rate from 103 tests
91.5% MOT pass rate from 82 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 103 tests. The 2024 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.5% — 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 517 CDI Progressive 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 517 CDI Progressive THIS CAR | 93.1% | 248 | 28,544 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 |
| Ds DS4 Rivoli Puretech S/s Auto | 88.3% | 325 | 24,391 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 517 CDI Progressive outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 248 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 pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive 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 517 CDI Progressive owner drives around 21,806 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.