Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906 Kombi kurz 3,5t 316 CDI, 163 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2011–2013)

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.

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
Coolant leak at the cylinder head connection	Some 200, 220 and 250 CDI	Not stated	Not stated	Engine 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.

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.
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.

Operational	€238
Workshop	€146
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€189
Total per month	€573
New-car depreciation (not included)	€68

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2021	1	–	–
2020	1	–	–
2019	2	–	–
2018	2	–	–
2016	1	–	–
2015	1	–	–
2014	2	–	–
2013	29	€9,750	280,000 km
2012	43	€9,800	257,000 km
2011	10	€11,990	198,500 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.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	92	€10,490	€8,000 – €13,999	258,000 km
Oct 2026	92	€10,490	€8,000 – €13,999	258,000 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 9 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Production years	Running cost per month
Sprinter Kombi Hochdach kurz 3,19t 216 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€570
Sprinter Kombi Hochdach kurz 3,5t 316 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€573
Sprinter Kombi Hochdach lang 3,5t 316 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€573
Sprinter Kombi Hochdach mittel 3,19t 216 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€570
Sprinter Kombi Hochdach mittel 3,5t 316 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€573
Sprinter Kombi kurz 3,19t 216 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€570
Sprinter Kombi kurz 3,5t 316 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€573
Sprinter Kombi mittel 3,19t 216 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€570
Sprinter Kombi mittel 3,5t 316 CDI	163 PS	2011–2013	€573