Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
2006 – 2026 · RDW type 906 AC 35
In short
At 9–10 years (mostly built 2015–2017) 24.8% of 1,219 inspected Mercedes-Benz Sprinters had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 4.7% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 4.4× as often on this model than on average (rank 326 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, control arms / ball joints and steering — brakes occurs 5.4× as often as on comparable cars.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/mercedes-benz/sprinter/
A-problems
24.8%
n = 1,219 · 95% CI 22.4 – 27.3%
National, same age
4.7%
n = 877,805 · 95% CI 4.6 – 4.7%
Defects at the APK by age
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 884 | 18.0% | 15.6 – 20.7% | 40.2% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 2,332 | 22.3% | 20.7 – 24.0% | 45.8% | 1.9% |
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | 1,605 | 27.0% | 24.9 – 29.3% | 51.6% | 3.1% |
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 1,219 | 24.8% | 22.4 – 27.3% | 52.5% | 4.7% |
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | 892 | 21.0% | 18.4 – 23.8% | 45.1% | 7.2% |
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 1,091 | 19.9% | 17.6 – 22.4% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 682 | 22.1% | 19.2 – 25.4% | 51.0% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9.6% · n = 1,219 · 8.1 – 11.4% | 5.4× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 6.9% · n = 1,219 · 5.6 – 8.5% | 8.0× | |
| Steering | 5.3% · n = 1,219 · 4.2 – 6.7% | 14.7× | |
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 5.3% · n = 1,219 · 4.2 – 6.7% | 10.5× | |
| Springs and shock absorbers | 1.9% · n = 1,219 · 1.3 – 2.8% | 2.4× | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.6% · n = 1,219 · 1.1 – 2.5% | 5.3× | |
| Brake lines | 1.3% · n = 1,219 · 0.8 – 2.1% | 12.8× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2006 – 2026
- RDW type code(s)
- 906 AC 35
- Trade name(s)
- 906 AC 35, SPRINTER
- Registered (type group)
- 2,546
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Sprinter generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 9–10 years. Sprinter: 24.8% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 9–10 years 24.8% of inspected Mercedes-Benz Sprinters had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 4.7% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 4.4× as often on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 326 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 9–10 years were then mostly built in 2015–2017. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, control arms / ball joints, steering. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
Take these insights to the viewing
Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.