Can you do a Class 7 MOT on my Sprinter?

Yes. Most Sprinters are plated at 3,500kg design gross weight, which puts them in Class 7, and we are set up to test them. Lighter Sprinters and Vitos up to 3,000kg go in Class 4, which we also test. Check the plate in the door shut or your V5C if you are not sure.

My Sprinter engine is ticking and smells of diesel. What is it?

On CDI engines this is often a leaking injector seal. Combustion gas escapes past the seal and leaves a black, tar-like deposit around the injector. Left alone it gets worse and the injector can become very hard to remove. Caught early it is a much simpler job, so book it in when you first notice it.

Why is my Sprinter showing an AdBlue countdown?

The van has found a fault in the AdBlue system and will limit how many more times it starts. The cause could be the pump, the heater, the dosing injector, the NOx sensors or the fluid itself. We read the codes and test the system so we only replace the part that has failed.

How often does a Sprinter need servicing?

Most Sprinters use a service reminder that works out the interval from mileage and time. A van that works every day will usually need a service at least once a year. We check the reminder and history and service it to the Mercedes schedule using the correct oil approval.

Is rust a problem on Sprinters?

It can be, especially on older vans. We commonly see corrosion around the wheel arches, sills, sliding door runners and rear doors. Not all rust is an MOT failure. We show you what we find and tell you what affects the test and what is cosmetic, so you can decide what to do.

Will an independent service affect my Mercedes warranty?

No. Block exemption rules mean you can use an independent garage during the warranty, provided the work follows the Mercedes schedule and uses parts and oils of the right specification. We record everything and stamp the service book. If your van is still under warranty, keep the invoices with the service book, as they show the work was done on time.

Do you work on the Vito and Citan as well?

Yes. We service and repair the Vito and Citan as well as the Sprinter, along with Mercedes cars. The Vito shares some of the Sprinter engines, so many of the same checks and faults apply. The Citan is a smaller van built alongside the Renault Kangoo, so it has its own parts and service needs, and we check those by registration.

How do I book my Sprinter in?

Call us on 0121 461 6097 or book online with your registration and a note of what the van is doing. We are on Cranford Street in Smethwick, open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, and easy to reach from West Bromwich, Oldbury and central Birmingham.

ER Automotive

Mercedes Sprinter Servicing & Repairs Smethwick

Sprinter servicing, repairs and MOTs in Smethwick, including Class 7 tests for 3.5-tonne vans. We find the fault, explain it plainly and get your Sprinter back to work.

Why book with us

Mercedes Sprinter Servicing & Repairs Smethwick with clear advice.

The Sprinter is one of the hardest-working vans on the road around Smethwick. Couriers, removals firms, builders and parcel drivers rely on them, and many cover big miles every week. We service and repair Sprinters of every age, from older T1N vans to the latest models, along with the smaller Vito and Citan. Servicing, fault finding, brakes, suspension and emissions work are all done here on Cranford Street.

Most Sprinters are plated at 3,500kg, which means a Class 7 MOT, and not every garage can do one. We test both Class 4 and Class 7, so we can MOT your Sprinter and do the service and any repairs under one roof. That saves a trip across Birmingham and means the van only comes off the road once. Most of our Class 7 tests are on Sprinters.

Sprinters have known faults that we look out for. Injector seals on the CDI engines can leak and coat the top of the engine in black tar. Rust is a common enemy on older vans, especially around the arches, sills and sliding door. Later Euro 6 vans use AdBlue and NOx sensors, and these can stop a van in its tracks if a fault is ignored.

We read the Mercedes fault codes properly, check live data and test before we quote. You get a call with a clear price and a plain explanation of what is needed now and what can wait. Nothing is done without your go-ahead. Andrae has run ER Automotive for over ten years, and we work with many tradespeople and small fleets from West Bromwich, Oldbury and Hockley.

If your Sprinter is due a service or MOT, or it is showing a warning light, call us on 0121 461 6097 or book online. We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Tell us the registration and what the van is doing, and we will find a slot that fits around your work. Booking the service and MOT together is the easiest way to keep the van earning, and we can quote any MOT repairs at the same time.

Class 7 MOTs

We test Sprinters from 3,000kg to 3,500kg, as well as lighter vans under Class 4.

All Sprinter generations

T1N, W906 and the latest models, plus Vito and Citan vans.

AdBlue and NOx faults

We test the tank, pump, heater and sensors before anything is replaced.

Injector seal repairs

Leaking injector seals found and fixed before they cause bigger damage.

Rust checked honestly

We show you any corrosion and tell you what matters for the MOT.

Fleet vans welcome

Single vans and small fleets, with a clear invoice for every van.

Common Mercedes-Benz models

Known faults we fix on Mercedes-Benzs

The problems we see most on these models, and what you will notice first.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906 (2006–2018)

2006–2018, 2.1 CDI (OM646, then OM651), 3.0 V6 CDI

Injector seal leaksA ticking or chuffing noise from the top of the engine, a diesel smell and black tar building up around the injectors.
Rust on sills, arches and door bottomsBubbling paint and corrosion around wheel arches, sliding door runners and the rear doors, which can become an MOT issue.
EGR and DPF problemsEngine light, limp mode and poor pulling, most often on vans that spend their time in town traffic.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W907/W910 (2018 on)

2018 onwards, 2.1 CDI, 2.0 CDI (OM654), 3.0 V6

AdBlue and NOx sensor faultsAdBlue warnings, a countdown of starts left and the engine light, even with the AdBlue tank topped up.
DPF blockage on short-run vansA DPF warning, reduced power and frequent regenerations that never seem to finish.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N (2000–2006)

2000–2006, 2.2 CDI, 2.7 CDI

Corrosion on body and chassisRust on the sills, wheel arches, floor and around the rear lights, often the main thing that stops an older Sprinter passing.
Injector seal leaksTicking from the engine, a fuel smell and carbon deposits around the injector bodies.

Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 (2003–2014)

2003–2014, 2.1 CDI, 2.2 CDI, 3.0 V6

Injector seal leaksA ticking noise and black deposits around the injectors, with a diesel smell in the cab.
Rust on doors and archesCorrosion on the sliding door, tailgate and rear arches.

Mercedes Sprinter Servicing & Repairs Smethwick

What we do on Mercedes Sprinter vans

Clear expectations, no surprises. If anything extra is needed, we explain it first.

Services to the Mercedes schedule using oil of the correct Mercedes approval.
Fault code reading and live data on engine, AdBlue and DPF systems.
AdBlue pump, heater, injector and NOx sensor diagnosis and repair.
Injector seal leak repairs on CDI engines.
DPF and EGR checks, cleaning and replacement where needed.
Brake pads, discs, calipers and handbrake work.
Suspension, steering, bushes and wheel bearing repairs.
Clutch and flywheel replacement on manual vans.
Class 4 and Class 7 MOT testing up to 3,500kg.
A clear quote before any work starts.

Mercedes Sprinter Servicing & Repairs Smethwick

Common questions

Can you do a Class 7 MOT on my Sprinter?: Yes. Most Sprinters are plated at 3,500kg design gross weight, which puts them in Class 7, and we are set up to test them. Lighter Sprinters and Vitos up to 3,000kg go in Class 4, which we also test. Check the plate in the door shut or your V5C if you are not sure.
My Sprinter engine is ticking and smells of diesel. What is it?: On CDI engines this is often a leaking injector seal. Combustion gas escapes past the seal and leaves a black, tar-like deposit around the injector. Left alone it gets worse and the injector can become very hard to remove. Caught early it is a much simpler job, so book it in when you first notice it.
Why is my Sprinter showing an AdBlue countdown?: The van has found a fault in the AdBlue system and will limit how many more times it starts. The cause could be the pump, the heater, the dosing injector, the NOx sensors or the fluid itself. We read the codes and test the system so we only replace the part that has failed.
How often does a Sprinter need servicing?: Most Sprinters use a service reminder that works out the interval from mileage and time. A van that works every day will usually need a service at least once a year. We check the reminder and history and service it to the Mercedes schedule using the correct oil approval.
Is rust a problem on Sprinters?: It can be, especially on older vans. We commonly see corrosion around the wheel arches, sills, sliding door runners and rear doors. Not all rust is an MOT failure. We show you what we find and tell you what affects the test and what is cosmetic, so you can decide what to do.
Will an independent service affect my Mercedes warranty?: No. Block exemption rules mean you can use an independent garage during the warranty, provided the work follows the Mercedes schedule and uses parts and oils of the right specification. We record everything and stamp the service book. If your van is still under warranty, keep the invoices with the service book, as they show the work was done on time.
Do you work on the Vito and Citan as well?: Yes. We service and repair the Vito and Citan as well as the Sprinter, along with Mercedes cars. The Vito shares some of the Sprinter engines, so many of the same checks and faults apply. The Citan is a smaller van built alongside the Renault Kangoo, so it has its own parts and service needs, and we check those by registration.
How do I book my Sprinter in?: Call us on 0121 461 6097 or book online with your registration and a note of what the van is doing. We are on Cranford Street in Smethwick, open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, and easy to reach from West Bromwich, Oldbury and central Birmingham.

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