We have a 03 sprinter with 350k on it. Would definately reccomend to anyone needing a lot of pin hauler. We can fit probably 8 or 9 pins in it as it has the long and tall options. Also super great for dump runs and home projects. Not sure what engine and trans Mercades uses now, but the 5 banger diesel in ours is a very reliable unit. They are also pretty easy to fix generally. Definately very basic/utilitarian and not something I would likely want as a family vehicle though.