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Andy, Renfrewshire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2006

3 star review

My Sprinter is just coming to the end of a 5 year lease. It starts every single time and has had only one major problem with a new gearbox needed after 44,000 mls. Maybe it’s the stop/start nature of my job as a milkman? I spoke to the company that fixed the gearbox and they agreed, as they get lots of Asda vans with the same problem. Apart from that a good van. I still can’t decide whether to go back to Merc or get a transit this time?

Submitted: 16/07/2011 18:22:55

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Garry Fraser, England

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311cdi 2006

5 star review

Bought 2 years ago with 100,000 miles, done another 90,000miles with few problems; 1) Wiring loom wear on engine mounting cut engine solved with piece of hose taped round. Look out for this, inspect near engine mounts. 2) Passengers feet kicked eng management wire out of connector, easily solved. 3) New water pump. Otherwise this van is superb. For 190,000miles it still drives as new, fingers crossed another 200,000miles.

Submitted: 14/11/2010 20:22:20

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Dan Woods, Lincolnshire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311CDI LWB 2006

5 star review

This is my 3rd Sprinter as it is by far the best van you can buy. My first one did 630,000 miles and was in such good condition it just had the engine replaced as is still around today 6 years later. It was bought at the same time as a Peugeot Boxer which only lasted 2 years and 170k. Recently I had a transit which was a big mistake as it rusted within 1 year. The Sprinter is such a good drive I no longer have a car. Get the 316 if you can find one but don’t try to reach its top speed as it’s been known to flip at 120mph.

Submitted: 08/11/2009 14:42:49

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Ruben Pereira, England

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter lwb h/r 311cdi 2006

5 star review

Bought it 6 months ago. I’m a self employed courier so I start stop any van I use 120 times a day easily. I bought it because my 02 plate 311cdi gave me a lot of problems; these had resulted from poor maintenance levels from last owner. My new version has just under 70k on clock and touch wood, not a single problem, not one. Snow, rain, thunder - it just keeps on going. Thinking of buying a new or 2nd hand van? Then do your self a favour and save a few bob. Buy a 1 year old one which still has 2 years totally unlimited, and they really mean unlimited mileage warranty, but you don’t have to fork out 23k plus VAT. I’ve done it and I will will keep buying them every 250k as they do this mileage and a lot more. Just buy a Sprinter, trust me. Any more reasons? Well, they’re network is absolutely awesome too. Once my water pump was gone at 4pm on my 02 plate, the AA took it to they’re garage and it was ready for me again at 5:30am next morning and once my old Sprinter’s fan belt had snapped 45mls away from home, I phoned the Mercedes network and although the van was out of warranty, which costed me a few bob, in 35 minutes they were at the spot, and in total, 2 hours later I was back on the road. Ask RAC or the AA to beat that fellas!

Submitted: 16/03/2009 09:48:15

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Nick McNally, Ceredigion

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 2006

5 star review

In 2006 I bought my 3rd Mercedes Sprinter 316. The 316 has the emergency services engine and is very quick. It will out-accelerate most ordinary cars if I am in a hurry but if I take it easy it gives me 32mpg. That is carrying a weight close to that of a small family car. In April, it will have its 3rd birthday and it is on 176,000 miles. It is still under warranty and the only thing that has been done under warranty is a new washer pump (which still worked fine but the computer said NO). I bought an extra warranty so have 5 years cover and unlimited mileage full European cover. Today I met the owner of my old Sprinter - nearly 270,000 miles still no problems. The dealer who sold it to me maintains it and is open for maintenance 24 hours, 6 days per week. What can I say? Turn the key it goes, tomorrow I’m in Barcelona no doubts or worries. Oh and it runs for about 25,000 miles between services which can cost below £150. Beat that!

Submitted: 06/03/2009 10:06:17

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