Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,168 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI (2016)

1,168 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI

CarHunch analysed 1,168 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI is a serious reliability concern: only 35.3% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and these are commercial vehicles with substantial mileage (median 134,076 miles). There are no dangerous defects recorded across the cohort, which is reassuring, but the sheer failure rate speaks to systemic wear issues on this generation.

At nearly 145,000 miles on average, these vans have seen proper use, yet the real problem is the failure rate relative to mileage—they're simply not holding together as well as competitors. With 0.34 failures per vehicle on average and zero advisories recorded, this suggests MOT testers are finding hard failures rather than preventable wear items. If you're considering one of these, budget for immediate professional inspection and factor in that re-test costs are likely; a newer model year or rival van would be safer.

The 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (84.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

84.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

134k

Middle half: 100k–176k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 1,168 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,168 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	1,158	84.8%	0.33

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,185 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 89.3%

7,310

Silver 4%

327

Blue 1.9%

156

Red 1.4%

117

Black 1%

Yellow 0.9%

Grey 0.6%

Brown 0.3%

Green 0.3%

Orange 0.1%

Multicoloured 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

134,076

typical

99,531

low mileage

176,321

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI vehicles fall between 99,531 and 176,321 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 99,531 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 99,531–176,321 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDIs sit.

⚠ Over 238,033 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 CDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 331 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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