Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514cdi (2017)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 6.4% first-time pass rate

2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514cdi

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514cdi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 514CDI is a serious reliability concern: only 6.3% of vehicles pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and nearly every test requires at least one defect to be corrected. This is a commercial vehicle with modest mileage for its age (median 68,000 miles), so the poor pass rate reflects genuine mechanical or structural problems rather than high usage wear.

The average of 0.05 failures per vehicle and complete absence of dangerous defects suggests issues are fixable rather than safety-critical, but the consistent need for repairs makes this model expensive to maintain and own reliably. If you're considering one, budget heavily for remedial work before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection by a specialist Mercedes van mechanic, and factor in recurring repair costs—this is not a low-maintenance choice.

Below average reliability 73.6% below UK average
6.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
68,014
typical mileage
48,094–87,113 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514cdi

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 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514cdi 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.

48,094
low mileage
68,014
typical
87,113
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514cdi vehicles fall between 48,094 and 87,113 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.05
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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