Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi?

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 314cdi?

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 314cdi?

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 314cdi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 623 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.4%, 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 314cdi?

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 314cdi (2016)

623 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi

CarHunch analysed 623 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Sprinter 314CDI is a serious reliability concern: only 11.1% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nine out of ten fail their MOT. The diesel variant shows an identical 10.9% pass rate, so fuel type isn't the issue—this is a model-wide problem.

At 125,869 miles on average, these vans have covered substantial ground, yet the low failure count (0.15 per vehicle) and zero dangerous defects suggest the issues are fixable rather than catastrophic. Before buying one, budget for an independent pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist familiar with Sprinter common faults, and factor in recurring remedial work as part of your ownership costs.

The 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (82.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

82.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

122k

Middle half: 102k–153k

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 623 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 623 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 (100%)	621	82.5%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,181 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 91.1%

2,897

Silver 4%

128

Black 1.2%

Blue 1%

Yellow 0.9%

Red 0.6%

Grey 0.6%

Green 0.4%

Brown 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi 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.

121,604

typical

101,733

low mileage

153,332

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdi vehicles fall between 101,733 and 153,332 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 101,733 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.

✓ 101,733–153,332 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdis sit.

⚠ Over 206,998 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 314cdi — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314cdis are still on the road.

Strong survival — 70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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