2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reviews

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 312TD LWB Hi-Roof 2002

Absolutely brilliant van. I have had it for six years without any significant problems. It was run hard by its previous owner, but had no expense spared on it if something needed doing and was maintaned by Mercedes. Plenty of power at 122 BHP for the load rating, even when loaded. Indeed I can’t see why I woud need more. Mine has ABS and traction control, which I think was an option, and is useful;I’ve found it really hard to get it into a slight skid on snow at safe driving speed. There are some minor areas of surface rust on the sills and at the bottom of a couple of the doors and although I plan to paint these areas, regular grease and WD40 has kept the rust from getting out of control. Minor maintenance includes using Havoline 5W 30 fully synthetic oil (cheap at circa £38 for 10 litres at Morrisons) and changing it annually has made a difference in terms of getting full-power on start-up on cold mornings without having to wait for the oil to warm up and no doubt better fuel economy to boot. Also changing of break pads, brake-load sensor that rusted. The 2.9 five-cylinder engine sounds smooth compared to some diesels that rattle. A comfortable ride with loads of space that I highly recommend.