Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI (2005)

215 real MOT outcomes analysed • 2.2% first-time pass rate

2005 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI

CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2005 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2005 Sprinter 411 CDI is in serious trouble: only 2.2% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. No dangerous defects were recorded in the 215 vehicles analysed, but the near-total failure rate means you're looking at a van that will almost certainly need work every single year.

The median mileage of 364,841 miles is very high for an 19-year-old vehicle, and these Sprinters are clearly being driven hard as working vans rather than babied. With virtually zero advisories recorded despite the high mileage, failures tend to be material rather than creeping wear—suggesting that when things go wrong, they go wrong decisively. If you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate repairs and factor in annual MOT remedial costs as a running expense.

Below average reliability 77.8% below UK average
2.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
364,841
typical mileage
113,596–441,793 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.04
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2005 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 (100%) 214 2.2% 0.04
Petrol (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 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.

113,596
low mileage
364,841
typical
441,793
high mileage

Half of all 2005 Mercedes Sprinter 411 CDI vehicles fall between 113,596 and 441,793 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.04
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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