Mercedes Benz Sprinter (2014)
2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
CarHunch analysed 22,293 real MOT records for the 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is right at the UK average with a 79.6% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that over a third of these vans (34.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable levels for a used purchase. This is a commercial vehicle cohort, so scrutiny matters: virtually all examples are diesel, and the pass rate tells you reliability is neither notably strong nor weak compared to the national standard.
At 131,350 miles median, these Sprinters are running high but not unexpectedly so for their age and intended use—vans rack up motorway miles fast. The average 2.13 failures and 14.8 advisories per test suggest wear is creeping in across the board, particularly on components under heavy use. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the engine bay, brakes, and suspension for signs of deferred maintenance, as commercial vehicles are often driven hard and serviced to a minimum standard.
What to check before buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
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.
- ⚠️ 34.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 22,287 | 79.6% | 2.13 |
| Gas (0%) | 3 | 78.6% | 1.67 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 4 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 60% | 4 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 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 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles fall between 94,695 and 177,304 miles.
2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter — Still on the Road
12,484 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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42.3%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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41.6%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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33.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.9%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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