Piezo injectors (2009–2011)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rough running, knocking, no-start
Fix: Replace injectors (check campaign)
€1,000–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (907 / 910)
2018–now
3
engines covered
9
known faults
4,940
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
68
official recalls
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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (907 / 910) has been built since 2018.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Piezo injectors (2009–2011): it usually appears at 60,000–140,000 km and costs €1,000–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (7.4 %), brakes (2.9 %), tyres and wheels (2.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 CDI (Mercedes OM651) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · MB 229.51 / 229.52 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · MB 229.52 / 229.71 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0 CDI V6 (Mercedes OM642) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · MB 229.51 · ~8.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.1 CDI (Mercedes OM651)
Timing chain stretch
usually 200,000–280,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Correlation codes, rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€1,200–2,200
EGR / DPF
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
2.0 d (Mercedes OM654)
AdBlue / SCR faults
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace NOx sensor or doser
€300–1,000
3.0 CDI V6 (Mercedes OM642)
Oil cooler seals (engine valley)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · High risk
Signs: Oil leak at the back of the engine / bellhousing
Fix: Reseal the oil cooler (intake off)
€1,000–2,000
Intake swirl flaps / actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Engine light, limp mode
Fix: Replace manifold or actuator
€600–1,500
EGR / DPF
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€400–1,800
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
5G / 7G / 9G-Tronic
Conductor plate / speed sensor (5G / 7G-Tronic)
usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Stuck in gear, limp mode, harsh shifts
Fix: Replace the conductor plate; fluid every 60–100,000 km
€500–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.1 CDI (Mercedes OM651) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 4,940 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.9 % | 6.5 % | 9.4 % | 6.7 % | 3.6 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.8 % | 2.0 % | 1.3 % | 1.0 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 0.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.1 % | 2.4 % | 2.7 % | 2.3 % | 1.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.4 % | 10.1 % | 12.1 % | 8.8 % | 5.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 2.1 % | 3.2 % | 1.5 % | 0.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.6 % | 2.1 % | 2.3 % | 2.5 % | 2.0 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 146 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (68). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange19/12/2025 · R/2025/428
- Other Propeller shaft weld seam24/01/2025 · R/2025/009
- Suspension / axles Replace spring U-bolts of rear axle springs14/08/2024 · R/2024/301
- Other B-Pillar Reinforcement30/05/2024 · R/2024/222
- Steering On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure.09/10/2023 · R/2023/284
- Other On affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specifications.13/09/2023 · R/2023/265
- Electronics / software On affected vehicles the fuse layout of the interior blower might not meet the requirements for permanent operation under the highest blower level.07/07/2023 · R/2023/192
- Fuel system Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration03/05/2023 · R/2023/119
The other recalls (60) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026