Mercedes Sprinter 314 LWB
You will be very hard pressed to find a better condition example that isn’t new or very low miles. The condition is almost as new, with perfect paintwork that I’ve looked after extensively. The mechanicals are immaculate with a full, main dealer Mercedes Benz service history. When I bought it, I had the option to extend the main dealer warranty for an additional 24 months, which I did. This means the Sprinter actually has a few months left of it’s manufacturer warranty until November 2024. I have spoken to Mercedes Benz about this and they’ve offered me to extend it yet again for another 24 months should I wish, albeit at a large cost of £1750. This can be discussed with the buyer.
Mechanically, it has been extremely reliable, with no issues outside of a sensor needing replacing and a split diesel fuel pipe, both of which were covered under warranty. I always have it serviced with Mercedes Benz, City West Commercials of Avonmouth, Bristol and any mechanical work including recalls have been with them too. I have all the paperwork for this. I am happy to talk through the rigorous servicing and maintenance here and show you through the folder of works done. The last service was 12 months ago, and whilst the van has only covered around 3,500 miles in that time, I would normally now take it in and get the next service done. This can be discussed with the buyer. Just MOT’d so runs for just over 11 months, September 2025.
The engine bay reflects this, looking like the day it came out of the factory. All gulleys and metalwork is flawlessly clean, and debris removed from hinges, bolts and drains. The service intervals are every 15,000 miles, but I have had it serviced annually regardless, including alternating the service A and B. The engine is strong, gearbox crisp and smooth and generally drives perfect. It uses no oil, no fluids, and needs for nothing. I’ve had it weighed by both Mercedes Benz and at an independent weighbridge, with certificates for both. It starts perfectly every time and rides great on the BF Goodrich A/T all terrain tyres. These split opinion, being much larger than standard and heavier duty. I don’t find them noisy at all, and I am still able to return a really respectable 30+MPG on any long journey, with 32, 33 MPG being easily within reach. The tyres will need replacing due to age well before they ever wear down the treads, as there is well over 10 – 15mm of tread pattern all over, well exceeding a new car tyre’s 8mm. The invoice for this is included, coming in at £635.05 fitted. Major recent works include discs and pads all round plus handbrake shoes less than 5,000 miles ago. There are two keys, albeit one has a low battery but still works. I will try and get it replaced.
Points to note:
It is CAT N listed from before I owned it right when it was new. It’s likely to be the driver side wing which has a barely noticeable, insignificant scar on it which is too small to picture.
This doesn’t affect anything, insurance, warranty with Mercedes etc, just my sale price unfortunately…
Electrical
200Ah 24V LiFePo4 single battery (400Ah 12V equivalent): The habitation area runs on 24V, not 12V. However there is a 30A DC-DC converter for some items that are 12V only. I decided to go 24V due to the plethora of new 24V devices on the market, so the Shurflo water pump and Dometic fridge are all running 24V as well as the main lighting. More efficient, less voltage drop. The BMS on the battery is 150A, and in order to get the same power output at 12V I would have had to buy 2 batteries, each with a 150A BMS.
Victron Multiplus 24/1600/35: 24V inverter for running high power 230V devices. 50mm^2 cables run through a 150A MEGA fuse and the inverter has no trouble with the 1KW immersion heater for part of the hot water. Voltage doesn’t sag below 26V (if relatively full). I really think 24V is the way to go for high amperage loads in campervans with large LiFePo4 batteries.
Victron 12/24 15A DC-DC charger with a 100A isolator that is east to access. Charges the leisure battery whilst you drive. Victron 100/20 MPPT: this is mated to a 400W Single mono-crystalline Hyundai panel on the roof. This outputs over 40V at the panel in full sunshine, and being a 24V charging output, only the 20A MPPT variant is needed, so is small and runs at a cooler temperature. I have seen slightly over 400W in the south of France and Italy. This is a really high-quality panel. It is installed on a custom made, powder coated, aluminium space frame on the roof with stainless mounting hardware. I personally think this is one of the best solar installs you’ll find. It’s low profile and you can’t really see it when you’re standing next to the van. There is an array of sockets, USB ports and electrical outlets dotted about the place as well as lighting. Any modifications you might want can be discussed, at cost. Everything is accessible via an app on your phone to see % charge and flow of electricity via the Victron SmartShunt.
Plumbing
A 125L water tank services the shower, toilet and sink. This might sound excessive, but the van was really built for an off-grid lifestyle which we have fully exploited, lasting for many days away. The hot water is hybrid gas/electrical. The main event is the Truma Combi 6E, top of the line gas/230V hybrid water and space heater. This runs off gas mainly, with the option to use the 230V heater elements should you wish on electrical hookup. This is then in series with a 1kW 10L immersion heater, making a total 20L of hot water. With both the immersion heater and the gas heater on at the same time, up to temperature there is almost unlimited hot water, and you can shower for a decent amount of time. I normally only use the immersion heater, which is faster, as it tends to provide enough for the short ‘navy style’ showers I usually have. The space heater is very powerful, being 6kW and heats up the van very quickly. It’s controlled by the Truma panel by the bed, but the panel control knob is slightly twitchy so needs a bit of getting used to. Again, I could replace this one with a new one dependant on cost. If you did this, I recommend replacing it with an iNet connected variant as you can use your phone to control it remotely, making the van hot before you come back from a day out in the cold. A Shuflo 30PSI trial king and accumulator are under the sink, easy to access. The water pressure is very good. The toilet has a flush connected to the pump too.
Gas:
An underslung 30L LPG tank with external fill point is in the middle. This comes up via an 8mm microbore line into the rear under the bed, where it is isolated. From there it feeds the cooking hob and the Truma Combi heater. All plumbing is 8mm copper microbore and has been done professionally, all receipts included. It is very, very rare I have to fill up with gas, and in three years I’ve only done it a handful of times.
Conversion:
The conversion was all done by myself, and I have lots of photos of every stage I went through to get it how it is, including all the windows, vents and insulation. Where possible Kingspan 25mm or thicker is used everywhere. The vents are a static Dometic vent in the front and a MaxxAir Fan in the rear, remote controlled. It points down on you above the bed and is great when the weather is hot. The bathroom has a custom fiberglass shower tray that goes over the wheel arch to save space. The wet room panelling is tongue and groove PVC panelling, and the Thetford toilet is a perfect fit. The main living area has been designed for social evenings and can accommodate 4 people sitting round playing cards etc. The rear of the van has a wardrobe next to the bed and a large garage style area for your belongings. There are only so many pictures I can attach to the advert but I am happy to supply more. Best just come and see in person. The sofa does slide out providing a sleeping area for 2 more with the cushions being rearranged into a mattress. The bulkhead is half removed so if needed, you can get into the cabin without getting out of the van. There are thermal curtains over it for heat retention. The worktops in the kitchen are different as you can see in the pictures. I couldn’t quite decide which I preferred at the time but I can change the sink one to the wooden one if you’d like! I have the counter-top here.
The bed is smaller than it looks. The layout of the van was tricky and always going to compromise somewhere, so for me it was having a slightly narrower bed for the sake of having a full bathroom and social area/living room separate. This means that one person has to either be small, or you’ll just have to be cosy! Worth having a look at, as it’s smaller than a double. It hasn’t been an issue for us, but notable for larger couples. For a single person it’s about as comfortable as you could possibly ask for. The walls are soft black felt and it feels very enclosed and private. The controls for the heater and fan are next to the bed, as well as the battery monitor. Just to your side is the wardrobe, and below, access to the garage.
The van has been all over Europe and genuinely loved and cared for. It will be sorely missed and the next owner no doubt will enjoy it as much as I have. I really encourage coming to have a look at it and spending some time looking at all the details. It’s truly immaculate and I encourage any inspection, viewing or scrutiny.
The van is full to the brim with Diesel, AdBlue and LPG.
One fixed rear bed, sized small double with slight diagonal cut-off at base to accommodate the entry to the bathroom. Fold out double bed 1800 x 1200 in the main living area.
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