Twenty years of gradual refinement have seen the Mercedes Sprinter maturing from a good van into a fine one, earning this modest but magical model countless awards and earning its place against household names like the Ford Transit.
Also like the Ford Transit, the Sprinter has been a go-to work van for years. Since its 2018 third-gen makeover, especially, the Sprinter has sped into first place regarding tech and adaptability, with over 1,700 variants available, including four body lengths and three roof heights, to name just a few. 2021 updates also saw the addition of three new trim levels – Pure, Progressive and Premium.
Gearboxes include six manual speeds as standard, with the optional addition of a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic. Third-gen Sprinters are also the first to offer front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive.
Safety is another definite plus-point where modern Sprinters are concerned, with available additions including parking sensors and covered compartments. All of this is packaged neatly alongside the benefit of a 2.1-litre unit producing 143bhp, or a 2.0-litre engine producing 148bhp or 168bhp.
In short, the Mercedes Sprinter is redefining the large van market, earning its place on our roads and in our hearts. That said, a van with these customisations and accolades on the table certainly doesn’t come cheap. And, to protect these high-price items, owners need to understand where repairs and replacements should come into play. Luckily the Sprinter is covered by a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, but outside of this, ensuring a long life and a guaranteed return on investment means understanding when and how to stock critical replacements like the Mercedes Sprinter prop shaft.
Mercedes Sprinter prop shafts
The Sprinter is designed with the quality you can expect from a Mercedes, but it isn’t without faults. Where the prop shaft is concerned, the rear universal joint, front joint, and centre bearings can all leave drivers in trouble, especially during commercial use.
Typically, Mercedes Sprinter prop shafts are available in either two or three sections, with three-section shafts especially found on extra long-wheelbase models. Under-vehicle vibrations, difficulty turning, and shuddering during acceleration are all signs that you could benefit from replacing or repairing your Mercedes Sprinter prop shaft.
Des Shelley Shafts can cover all your Mercedes Sprinter needs
As a specialist in prop shaft modifications, replacements and repairs since 1985, Des Shelley is on hand to ensure that your Sprinter is off and running again in no time. Unlike the one-size solutions that you’ll find elsewhere on the market, we produce a wide range of prop shafts for the best names on the market, and the Mercedes Sprinter fits nicely into that bracket.
Our brand new Mercedes Sprinter prop shafts come complete with a 12 month parts only warranty and a quality of service that you’ll struggle to find elsewhere. Whether you’re looking for a prop shaft for your Sprinter or are buying in a commercial capacity, don’t hesitate to contact our team for fitment details and further information at 01902 771969 today.
