Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive 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 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive 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 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive 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 315 Progressive CDI (2022)

Q: Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 10,309 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

10,309 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI

CarHunch analysed 10,309 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 CDI is a reliable workhorse, passing its MOT first time at 84.4%—a solid 4.4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%. Only 4.9% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests good structural and safety integrity across the fleet.

At nearly 85,000 km average and 75,000 km median mileage, these vans are being used as intended for commercial work, yet they're returning fewer than 0.25 failures per vehicle on average—a sign the diesel engine and chassis hold up well to genuine mileage. The typical advisory count of 1.0 per test points to minor wear rather than systemic issues, so if you're buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on service history and suspension components, which tend to take the strain in working vans.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

88.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

75k

Middle half: 51k–107k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 10,309 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 10,309 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.9% 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%)	10,305	88.2%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 41,767 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 86.4%

36,082

Silver 3.3%

1,371

Grey 3.2%

1,327

Green 2.6%

1,090

Blue 1.6%

674

Black 1.2%

513

Yellow 1%

398

Red 0.5%

193

Brown 0.1%

Beige 0.1%

Multi-colour 0.1%

Orange 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive 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.

74,879

typical

51,291

low mileage

107,437

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDI vehicles fall between 51,291 and 107,437 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 51,291 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.

✓ 51,291–107,437 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive CDIs sit.

⚠ Over 145,039 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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