Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 CDI (2019)
2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 CDI
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 CDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2019 Sprinter 514 CDI is a serious reliability concern: only 4.8% of vehicles pass MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and virtually every test results in at least one failure. The median mileage of 89,533 miles suggests these are working vehicles in their fourth or fifth year, which partly explains the wear, but the pattern is severe regardless of age. With almost no dangerous defects recorded and minimal advisories, failures tend to be fixable issues rather than safety-critical, though the sheer frequency of them makes ownership costly in downtime and repairs. If you're considering this van, budget heavily for MOT remedial work and factor in high maintenance costs before purchase—this model demands professional, consistent servicing to keep it roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 CDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 CDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 CDI vehicles fall between 56,060 and 126,527 miles.
MOT History Averages
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