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Warren Gardner, Ayrshire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2008

1 star review

 

Hi! I bought a Sprinter from new in 2008. The first problem was when the steering lock jammed, then it had oil sensor problems; both these problems are well known to mechanics. I then had various problems with the electric windows. I Had the van booked in for the steering lock fault and drove 50 miles to the garage only to be told they didn’t know anything about the problem and was sent on my way; I also had a another van behind to take me home, as they don’t do courtesy vans at Western Commercial in Glasgow. Their customer service is awful. I was told by the manager after I phoned to complain that he would find out why this happened and phone me back. He never did. Sprinter are good vans. Mercedes customer service is bad.

Hi! I bought a Sprinter from new in 2008. The first problem was when the steering lock jammed, then it had oil sensor problems; both these problems are well known to mechanics. I then had various problems with the electric windows. I Had the van booked in for the steering lock fault and drove 50 miles to the garage only to be told they didn’t know anything about the problem and was sent on my way; I also had a another van behind to take me home, as they don’t do courtesy vans at Western Commercial in Glasgow. Their customer service is awful. I was told by the manager after I phoned to complain that he would find out why this happened and phone me back. He never did. Sprinter are good vans. Mercedes customer service is bad.

Submitted: 14/08/2011 13:20:45

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Raj, Shropshire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MWB 311CDI 2008

4 star review

Recently purchased a Sprinter 311 CDI MWB Automatic Travelliner, which has done 276,000 miles. It came with a full main dealer service history, it does not blow any smoke and everything works well, even the gearchange is smooth. Fuel consumption is about a £6.00 more on a run than than our Vito Travelliner. So far so good!

Submitted: 08/08/2011 10:55:48

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Lee Hemming, Shropshire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311 automatic 2008

3 star review

This is my second sprinter. First was a 311 manual and this one is a 311 automatic. The automatic is smooth but lacks response on kick down. As with other reviews both my Sprinters have shown signs of rust after 18 months, glad I only keep them for 3 years as I’d dread to think what they’d look like. I have broke down three times. 1 Oil filler cap left of after service by MB main dealer, 2, Fuel leak from filter housing as it was damaged during service again at MB dealer, 3 dpf filter and diesel sensors failed on the M6 at 6am at -12c. Don’t use Mercedes24 breakdown they take far too long to respond. The Sprinter is a good van but not great for the money, poor dealer network, heavy ob pads and disks and have a habit of brake caliper seizure. Going to try the new Renault Master next, cheaper to lease, far better fuel consumption and with it being French you expect it to breakdown!!!

Submitted: 12/02/2011 22:42:35

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Peter, England

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2008

1 star review

Bought this because it has a Merc badge on it, must be good then? Not sure if it would have rotted away by the time I come to sell it next year. Lousy after service and a bit agricultural for the 21st century. Not really cutting edge is it?

Submitted: 02/10/2010 20:51:31

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Char Font, Lancashire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2008

5 star review

I have two new model lwb and 5 face lift cdi mileage ranging from 35 to 354 in daily use. You pay for what you get, these are the vans for the serious user only!!

Submitted: 15/04/2009 08:55:36

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Mr Grocer, London

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2008

5 star review

What a superb van, you pay more but the extra goes a long way. I do 50,000 miles a year and this van is made for it... I had a Vito 111 Extra Long, I did 160,000 miles with no faults at all. I’ve also got a Peugeot Boxer 07 plate, never again......

Submitted: 21/10/2008 11:46:51

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