Carsieve Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906 facelift Kombi kurz 3,5t 316 CDI, 163 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2013–2018)
- Power
- 163 PS (120 kW)
- Engine codes
- 651.955, 651.957
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2013–2018
- Running cost per month
- €574
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €13,500
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 1/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906 (2006-2018): known problems and buying guide
A cheap, practical van, but listen for injector chuffing and test the clutch before buying.
- Engine guide Mercedes OM651 2.1 diesel (C 220 CDI, E 250 CDI, Sprinter): problems, costs and what to check
Durable when maintained, but check the cold start chain rattle, early injectors and the 2014 tensioner seal before you buy.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injector seals leak and injectors fail | 2.1 CDI OM646 and OM651 diesels | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear | Manual vans | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Timing chain stretch and cold start rattle | All OM651 | From about 150,000 km | Chain job not stated. Engine damage: mid to high four-digit EUR (Germany, year not stated) | Engine guide |
| Oil leak at the chain tensioner seal | Engines built February to November 2014 | Not stated | Not stated. Workshop time 1.5-2.5 hours | Engine guide |
| Coolant leak at the cylinder head connection | Some 200, 220 and 250 CDI | Not stated | Not stated | Engine guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Press the clutch pedal, pull away and change gear. Bad result: slip, judder, a pedal that stays down, a burnt smell or hard engagement.
- Listen for a chuffing sound from under the bonnet and smell for exhaust gas in the cabin. Bad result: chuffing, soot around the injectors or a strong exhaust smell.
From the engine guide
- Timing chain (scanner needed). Start the engine cold and listen for a metallic rattle for 1-3 seconds. Ask a Mercedes dealer or a diesel specialist to read the cam phase offset (the timing gap between camshaft and crankshaft) with XENTRY, the Mercedes diagnostic tool. Check for codes P0016 and P0017. A plain OBD2 scanner may miss the offset. Bad: a rattle, a stored P0016 or P0017, or a large offset. A jumped chain can destroy the engine.
- Coolant (no scanner). Check the coolant level when the engine is cold, and check it again after a few weeks. Ask a dealer whether service action 1204P59A93 was done on the cylinder head coolant connection. Bad: a falling level or no record of the work.
- Tensioner seal recall (VIN check). For cars built February to November 2014, ask a Mercedes dealer to check the VIN for the seal ring fix. Bad: no record of the fix.
- Emissions software update (VIN check). Ask a Mercedes dealer to check the VIN for the emissions software update. Bad: no record of the update.
- Oil and service history (no scanner). Ask for oil change records. Long gaps between oil changes, short trips and poor oil all speed up chain wear. Bad: long gaps or no records.
Running costs
| Operational | €231 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €154 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €189 |
| Total per month | €574 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €78 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 285
- 25th percentile
- €10,500
- Median price
- €13,500
- 75th percentile
- €16,990
- Median mileage
- 244,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2016
- Dealer share
- 55.4%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20 | €12,990 | 238,000 km |
| 2017 | 64 | €13,800 | 250,000 km |
| 2016 | 65 | €13,500 | 232,000 km |
| 2015 | 74 | €12,990 | 250,000 km |
| 2014 | 48 | €14,499 | 221,000 km |
| 2013 | 14 | €9,950 | 290,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 285 | €13,500 | €10,500 – €16,990 | 244,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 285 | €13,500 | €10,500 – €16,990 | 244,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 25 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 4,6t 416 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 5,0t 516 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 5,5t 516 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 4,6t 416 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 5,0t 516 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen Hochdach lang mit Überhang 5,5t 516 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen kurz 3,0t 216 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen kurz 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen mittel 3,0t 216 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen mittel 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen mittel 4,6t 416 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen mittel 5,0t 516 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kastenwagen mittel 5,5t 516 CDI | 163 PS | Van (commercial) | 2016–2018 | – |
| Sprinter Kombi Hochdach lang 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2013–2016 | €564 |
| Sprinter Kombi Hochdach lang 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2016–2018 | €585 |
| Sprinter Kombi kurz 3,19t 216 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2013–2016 | €561 |
| Sprinter Kombi kurz 3,19t 216 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2016–2018 | €582 |
| Sprinter Kombi kurz 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2013–2016 | €564 |
| Sprinter Kombi kurz 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2016–2018 | €585 |
| Sprinter Kombi mittel 3,19t 216 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2013–2016 | €561 |
| Sprinter Kombi mittel 3,19t 216 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2016–2018 | €582 |
| Sprinter Kombi mittel 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2013–2016 | €564 |
| Sprinter Kombi mittel 3,5t 316 CDI | 163 PS | Minibus | 2016–2018 | €585 |