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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Car Reviews

Number of reviews: 10

MIchael Wills, England

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Sprinter LWB 311 2009

This is the second Sprinter we have bought in two years. We courier around Europe and cover around 120,000 KL per year. The first sprinter has now covered 120,000 klm’s during which time we have had to have the rear wheel bearings replaced, the hydrolic power steering pump. The sliding door handle broke off and it has been back to the garage three times to have the fuel gauge replaced. The second Sprinter purchased in Jan 2009 has covered 34,000 klms and although driven by a careful driver the engine oil needs refilling every 11,000 klms. According to Mercedes this is within the normal expected operating limits of the van. They are nice vans to drive, a bit revy but don’t think because it has the star on the front they are free from problems.

Submitted: 08/06/2009 09:50:32

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Simon, Leicestershire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 416CDI 2000

I imported my 416 CDI myself into the UK from Belgium in 2000. Back then that was before people had really begun to see how much the UK was being ripped off by vehicle manufacturers (I saved £8,000 - even my local main dealer couldn’t believe it). Since then I’ve done 786,000 kilometres in it, or almost 500,000 miles. The only stuff which has needed replacing has been what I regard as consumable given use: 3 sets pads, 2 sets brake discs, 3 turbos, 3 clutches and flywheels, a couple of injectors. It has been totally reliable with only one breakdown that has left me immobile in nine years (and that happened outside the house!). It has special order paint applied in the factory which still looks good today (people never believe how old it is or how many miles its travelled). It is so comfortable, you can do 1,000 miles in 24hrs in it. If you think this sounds unusual it isn’t: I’ve got two mates who have both done over 600,000 miles in theirs. My previous 410D did 450,000 miles. Nothing else on the market lives as long. People are quick to criticise the new model’s economy, but this looks to be in hand with the Euro5 ’09 face lift: revised gearing through model specific gearbox. It’s hard to imagine me moving away from Mercedes-Benz.

Submitted: 20/04/2009 10:53:11

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Char Font, Lancashire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2008

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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Mike Cambell, England

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2009

Not a good van, gear box went on the motorway, if you want a good point of advice don’t buy one. It is the best way to save money, need to pay 2k to get it fixed again

Submitted: 07/04/2009 10:16:41

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Ruben Pereira, England

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter lwb h/r 311cdi 2006

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

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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Darren Stansfield, Essex

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2002

Great van, I’ve had a few problems with injectors but it has done 225,000 miles. The only real problem I found with the Sprinter is that the door locks and how easy it is for people to break into, even with armour plates.

Submitted: 12/01/2009 09:14:09

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Mr Grocer, London

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2008

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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Martin, Staffordshire

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313cdi 2007

I’ve had my van just over 1 year now and have done 120,000 - I’m a courier for Europe. This is the best van on the market by far, pay the extra and have no worries, this is my 4th Merc now and no problems. I will continue to only buy Merc vans.

Submitted: 09/06/2008 09:22:25

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Colin Threape, Middlesex

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 209CDI swb s/r 3.0t 2007

The safest and best on the market, still! I have just invested in this latest van for my furniture company’s deliveries and it is suited perfectly to the job. The Sprinter comes with everything but the kitchen sink,ABS and ESP fitted as standard, and cuts a dashing figure on the road. Nothing else really touches it.

Submitted: 26/11/2007 09:11:13

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Number of reviews: 10

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