Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 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 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 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 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 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 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 351 vehicles, the 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, 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 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 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 516 CDI (2017)

351 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI

CarHunch analysed 351 real MOT records for the 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 351 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

68k

Middle half: 38k–88k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 351 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 351 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,753 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 61.1%

1,682

Silver 15.5%

428

Grey 4.8%

131

Green 4.6%

127

Yellow 4.5%

124

Blue 4.3%

119

Black 2.8%

Red 1.9%

Cream 0.3%

Pink 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 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.

68,091

typical

38,196

low mileage

87,764

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI vehicles fall between 38,196 and 87,764 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 38,196 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.

✓ 38,196–87,764 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDIs sit.

⚠ Over 118,481 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDIs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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