Scrap Mercedes-Benz prices
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter scrap price
A typical Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is worth £280 to £485 for scrap through the network today — the lower figure for a non-runner with parts missing, the higher for a complete, driving car — collected free by a licensed yard near you. Long-wheelbase Sprinters can top 2.3 tonnes empty.
- Typical kerb weight
- 2,200 kg for a 2009-era diesel van. Your registration gives the exact figure.
- Priced today
- Figures on this page are live on 15 October 2026, not a list from last year.
- Free collection
- Anywhere in the UK, by the licensed yard behind your price — usually within a day or two.
- Paid within 24 hours
- Bank transfer to the registered keeper within 24 hours of collection.
Why a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter scraps for this much
Scrap value is weight first. A Sprinter is a van of about 2,200 kg, which puts it among the heaviest vehicles we scrap, and the price shows it. Then it is what is on the car: the catalytic converter is the most valuable single part, and a car that starts and rolls is quicker to recover than one that has to be winched.
The lookup by registration tells us exactly which Sprinter you have — engine size, body, kerb weight — so the quote you get is for your car, not the average one in the table. Our scrap car value calculator explains what goes into the figure, and today’s scrap car prices shows the going rate for every type of car; other Mercedes-Benz models are on the scrap Mercedes-Benz prices page.
Scrapping a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter through the network
Enter the registration and postcode, answer a few questions about condition, and accept the price. The licensed yard behind it rings within two hours in the working day to agree a day, collects on a recovery truck, checks your ID and loads the car, and pays by bank transfer within 24 hours of collection. At the yard it is depolluted and recycled, the Certificate of Destruction is issued on the DVLA’s system, and a copy is emailed to you.
Common questions
What is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter worth for scrap?
Between about £280 and £485 today, depending on condition — weight is the main factor and a typical Sprinter is around 2,200 kg. Bigger engines and estate or long-wheelbase versions weigh more and are worth more.
Is my Sprinter worth more as parts or salvage?
Usually not at this age — the parts value is already inside the scrap price. If yours is unusually tidy or low-mileage, say so in the notes when you book.
Does a failed MOT or a non-running engine change the price?
A non-runner is worth a little less because recovery takes longer; a failed MOT changes nothing. What matters is that the car is complete and still has its catalytic converter.