Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI (2003)
2003 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI
CarHunch is tracking 188 2003 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 2003 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI is a deeply unreliable proposition by any standard, with just a 30% first-time MOT pass rate against the UK average of 80%—meaning seven out of ten fail their test. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 188 vehicles analysed, but the sheer failure rate alone makes this van a significant financial and practical risk for any buyer.
These Sprinters average 112,771 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're still accumulating failures at a troubling rate that suggests systemic wear or poor maintenance history. Before considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist, as the 30% pass rate indicates these vans typically need serious work to become roadworthy.
We have 188 2003 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2003 Mercedes Sprinter 411 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 187 | 0.3% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Mercedes Sprinter 411 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 2003 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI vehicles fall between 112,771 and 112,771 miles.
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