We had one with 835k on the clock in ten years. It went all over Europe from Athens to the Arctic Circle. The guy that bought it keeps in touch, it’s over a million now.

To be honest, if you pour in enough money you can make everything last half a million miles. Most camper vans suffer from standing still half a year and then get beat the sh*t out of them during the holidays.

We have a work van YB14EET and that's covered well over 720k and still going strong. Regular long runs and oil changes works magic.

I have a 2016 sprinter with the 3.0 liter motor. I would also suggest not to lug or spend an excessive amount of time idling these diesel motors. (or any modern diesel motor) These motors tend to run the most efficient and cleanest at 1600 RPMs or above. If I am in the city or traffic driving slow and l am lugging the motor in the low RPMs I will down shift a gear or two just to get the RPMs up. You will gum up the (DPF) diesel particulate filter and the (EGR) Exhaust Gas Recirculation value operating at low RPMs. Last time I checked, the Diesel Particulate filters are costing around $3500 each. Here is a fun fact. The EGR value on the MB 3.0 liter motor, recirculates 25% of the burnt gases/fuel back into the intake system to reburn. Modern diesel motors must pass the strict EPA rules just to get by. I live in a cold northern climate and many of the trades and delivery workers drive these vans and will let them idle all day long at the job sites in our cold winters. I have heard of a few stories of burning out motors under 100,000 miles because of this. It took me two years to find this out, but the 2016 3.0 liter motor automatically goes into Regeneration Mode every 315 miles. During this function, raw fuel is injected into the exhaust system and ignites at the Diesel Particulate filter up to 1200 degrees burning off the soot and unburned crud in the filter. Seems like they could engineer something more functional and clean?

A Mercedes sprinter sleepwalks through 300,000.My last one did 460,000 before timing chain changed-Use genuine oil filter with low ash oil Shell rimula R6lme and you won’t go far wrong-Gear box rear diff every 100k .

Thank you so much for this.

You might also want to pull your engine cover and have a good look at the injectors for leaks ( black death) and if it's ok and you are capable change the copper washers for ones from a 2.2 honda accord they are thicker and you will never have a problem with leaks nearly all sprinters have the same problem. I spent 3 days digging carbon off to pull the old ones out then replaced with new seals and new bosh injectors. Just some good advice from dealing with a lot of them my uncle use to sell lots of mercedes vans

My sprinter is 23 years old and in perfect condition underneath the 2015 one my uncle has is rusting all over the bodywork already plus with the older vans you get the joys of no emissions tests no dpf or cat, don't forget to change your diff and gearbox oil I had a 2007 sprinter also and the diff exploded destroying the gearbox and clutch in the process Also if you think something if wrong or start hearing odd noises go get it looked at it will save you alot of money if something important fails

Great video

I have 3 high mileage 316 MWB sprinters working all over Australia. The oldest a 2010 has over 850k. None of the vans have been back to the dealer for any repairs and have never had a breakdown. We change the oil every 33k and replace the serpentine belt and all pulleys every 150k

You recommended to rust proof even new models (after 2013) - what do you recommend to do to rust proof it? For reference, I have a new (2023) sprinter and live in dry/hot area (never snows here) and dont intend to take it often to wet/snowy areas, what do you recommend for such situation?

I've just bought a 2011, low mileage one. I used to drive a varied fleet of them in London. The upkeep is pricey. Ivfind you have to pull away carefully as the first gear, as it says in the manual, is grsat for hill start and excelleration. Its a bit too low for flat standing start. Third gear is not too hot on the modern 20miles an hour speed limit if you hit an incline, neither is 4th at 30mph on a hill. I drive a Transit for work these days, not a problem.

Hi I’m currently looking for a sprinter van (LWB), but with all the different model numbers and engine sizes it’s difficult to know which to go for. It will be a camper conversion and looking for the best economy, but also able to climb hills without too much effort. Any ideas ? Also is there any particular year to avoid ,that may have been more problematic than others? Many thanks Dave.

Change oil and filter less than 7500 miles. Change air filter, fuel filter and exchange Adblue (DEF) with new fluid every 2 years. And don't forget to change ATF every 4 years. The OM651 will last more than 300K miles!.

Im looking for a van for conversion and seen quite a few of these sprinters for sale with over 500k miles on the clock 😅. Ive heard they’re designed specifically to last over 220k miles. Whereas most other vans are built to last around 100-150k miles.

I have sprinter van 2021 beautiful van so comfortable also I advice in cold weather turn the ignition on not the engine let it warm up

I looked after 18 of them all of them had 350k by 4 years old you won't see a transit with that mileage without spending the same amount of money on repairs as you paid for the van,if you are doing 20k a year and you are doing delivery start stop I would do the oil every 5k

The previous owner wrapped it? What does that mean? Was it sanded back to bare metal and then sprayed with owatrol /waxol or something like that? And then repainted with a roller?

Pfft, Mine just hit 526,000 miles

It will nickel and dime you after 300k miles. The only way it will go any further is a complete engine replacement and transmission rebuild.

Installed a noise monitor on my engine. At 11000 miles the noise increases dramatically. Change oil and noise goes back to normal. 10k oil change is mandatory

what type of oil is for this one?

Thanks. I'd like to get one of these (here in North America with automatic). What fuel economy do you get?

I just looked at one today with 433K miles, and it's still running.

The manufacturer recommended oil change interval is up to 37500 miles on certain newer models. Pretty shocking stuff many find!!

What special he is trying to tell. It’s general knowledge to keep any vehicle in this world.

My CDI 06 has 300K runs perfect 500 miles to the tank in the city and 800 on the highway

So what is a better engine the 2.1 or 3.0? The 5 speed or 7 speed tranny? Thank you

Do you think 2016 sprinter with 270k miles well maintained with service history at good price is sort of worth?

My 316 motorhome has just popped the engine light on. I cleared it and it came back. Saying the particulate was blocked, but it was used on motorways so it has seemed to forget that it can do a regen.

you don't have DEF , this is why

Sprinter can bankrupt you but still a great van but once they start…engine lights battery drains for example it starts to get complicated

Ivegot a 2007 w9th 136k on the clock barely bed in lol 😂

Me listening this video and just bought 400k sprinter😂

Egr delete,run premium oil, change it every 4,000 miles.

Should go well beyond 300k😊

My transit 2010 got 372.000 on clock still going oil change is the secret

My work one has 470,000 and climbing 😅

You probably don’t have DEF all our diesel including semi tucks and tow trucks here in US have them now. All kinds of problems and expensive repairs.

I feel like u should have said even 450miles .. Imean why not

Not gonna happen here in US. MB diesel engines are marred with emissions control system that literally ruin the engine. You'd better be happy if these engines would give you 30k. It's possible in other countries but not here.

Probably best not to put any kind of mask on ever again for a perceived risk of getting a cold lol

Have deep pockets thats all i can say