Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi MOT Failures
An analysis of 908 real DVSA MOT tests on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi is transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... — this model is 13 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 908 MOT tests, 4.65% of all Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi tests recorded this as a failure.
Bodywork failures usually mean structural corrosion — not cosmetic rust, but rot that affects the car's structural integrity. Check sills, subframes, and chassis rails carefully, especially on older examples.
The failures span 2 categories: Bodywork, Wipers & Windscreen. If you're inspecting a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi:
Bodywork — check for transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot.... Wipers & Windscreen — check for windscreen or window damaged or seriously disco....
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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi?
Based on 908 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... — at 13x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include windscreen or window damaged or seriously disco....
Is the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi reliable based on MOT data?
The Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot..., windscreen or window damaged or seriously disco....
How do I check a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.