Mercedes Sprinter Catalytic Converter Scrap Price – Good Cat to Sell?

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is one of the most popular vans worldwide. It's been selling well in America and some models have already passed a lot of miles. So, we predict that a lot of companies and private owners of the Sprinters now have problems with catalytic converters. It doesn't matter whether you have a gasoline or diesel version of the van, it's going to have a cat converter that will not live forever.

Today, we'll be speaking about scrap cat converter prices for Mercedes Sprinter. You will get to know current average prices and also learn how to sell a cat to get more money. This is not hard, by the way. You will only need to keep up with the simple instruction and sell your old cat. But will you need a new one? Let's find out.

So, here's what you will learn today:

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cat converters - types and locations.
• How much can you get for a catalytic converter from a Sprinter?
• What are the best ways to learn the current price and sell the scrap cat?
• Will you need a new cat converter for your Sprinter?

Let's get started!

Mercedes-Benz catalytic converter in your Sprinter

We want to start with a short description of the features of your catalytic converter. This will help you understand whether you still have the OEM converters and DPF filters in your vehicle. First of all, you should make sure they are original because no one is going to offer you a lot of money for any aftermarket cat converters.

And this is not hard at all. A Mercedes cat converter will usually have a logo on it. Also, it will have a short serial number that is important to find. According to this number, you will be able to evaluate the price of the cat and sell it at the top possible price.

Here are some features to pay attention to:

• most Sprinters sold in the US are diesel vehicles, so their exhaust system has at least two types of converters and also one DPF filter;
• one more important thing is that all emission-improving parts can be sold in your Sprinter because they contain precious metals;
• converters and DPF units contain ceramic honeycombs with platinum and palladium inside, they may also have a little rhodium;
• most OEM converters from Mercedes are pretty valuable, so it's important to sell them once they are out of order;
• if the converter is still working and able to pass the fog test, you can sell it on eBay to one of the other owners of the Sprinter;
• usually, bad cat converters are sold to scrapyards and recycling companies and are then recycled to get the metals out of them.

You may see that cat converters from your Sprinter are valuable and you can sell them at a good price. But first, you will need to locate them. The whole assembly of cats and DPFs is located under the vehicle and integrated into the exhaust system. This leads to proper filtration of exhaust gases and makes sure the emissions do not exceed optimal levels.

So, to get these converters and DPFs, you will need to get under your van and locate them. To sell the cats, you will have to cut the off the vehicle and better let a technician do this because you can easily damage these parts and lose your money. The best way is to let specialists do this in the process of cat converter replacement.

How much can the cat converter from Mercedes Sprinter cost?

It's hard to say for all Mercedes Sprinter vehicles, but we know some average prices. The Sprinter cat converters and DPFs (the whole assembly) should cost about $300 to $500 after they are done. We mean, if they are still in optimal condition, you can sell them more expensive on eBay. But in most cases, scrap cats are sold when they are not working anymore.

Usually, people don't sell the whole assembly. They need to delete or replace only one cat converter or DPF filter. And in this case, the price of a single unit may be from $80 to $250 depending on what exactly you are trying to sell.

It's really important to know what exactly you are selling, so you should learn more about the converters or DPFs you are having in your hands. Just google their serial numbers and see what people say in forums. But we have a better way for you to get to know the exact price.

What can change the price of a DPF or a converter from a Mercedes Sprinter?

Here are some of the most important factors that can influence the scrap catalytic converter price for your Sprinter:

• prices for precious metals - this is the key factor that is important to remember;
• average prices for scrap converters and DPFs on the market;
• the serial numbers you have on your units that define the types of cats and the amount of precious materials in them;
• the condition of the cats - broken or severely damaged converters aren't that easy to sell at a good price;
• the way you are selling the old cats and the buyer who you are selling them to.

How to understand the price and sell your Sprinter catalytic converter?

To get an idea of the catalytic converter price and to sell it well, you will need to investigate the market. We usually start with a scrapyard, but we almost never sell cats to scrapyards because they don't offer a good price. Also, we don't recommend exhaust shops and auto part stores as buyers of your catalytic converters - they will offer less than half of the real price.

Private buyers are not always a good idea. They always want to get your converters at a cheaper price because all they need is to sell them at better prices and earn some money. Why would you let them do this using your scrap cat converters and DPFs?

Here's what you may want to do:

• get your catalytic converters and investigate them to see any damages and problems;
• take pictures of them and make sure you can see the serial numbers on those pictures;
• find recycling companies online - they will almost always offer the opportunity to quote;
• send those pictures to the companies - better take 2 or 3 companies to compare offered prices;
• after that, just wait until all those companies answer you back with their price offers in their e-mails;
• compare the offered prices and make up your mind.

At least, you will know the average prices for the catalytic converters you have in your hands. This method will not require a lot of effort - just take a couple of pictures and spend 15 minutes on the internet. But you will get some price that you can base all your future investigation on. And in most cases, you will just agree to sell your cat converters and DPFs from a Sprinter to one of the recycling companies.

You should know that most catalytic converters end their life in recycling companies. Scrapyards and private buyers never recycle cats, they only resell them. You need to have expensive equipment and some qualified specialists as well as government licenses to recycle catalytic converters.

Will you need a new cat converter for your Sprinter?

The exhaust system of your van is equipped with several units that are aimed to improve the emission standards of the vehicle. If you take one of those units out, the system will fail to work. For example, DPFs hold over 98% of particles that are formed in the process of diesel fuel consumption. This is an important part of exhaust gas cleaning.

So, yes, you will need a new DPF or a catalytic converter if you delete one of the OEM parts. And here come some problems because this equipment is insanely expensive if you buy it from dealers. For example, an original Mercedes DPF for a Sprinter will cost about $1,500 and it doesn't include the cost of labor.

So, most owners of Sprinter vans will Prefer aftermarket parts that will cost $200 to $550 depending on the manufacturer and type of the unit. Nevertheless, you will need to add labor cost which is not going to be low, too.

Final words

If you have a broken or clogged catalytic converter or DPF filter from a Mercedes Sprinter van, the best decision is to sell it to a recycling company. If the cat or DPF is still working, you may try using eBay to sell it at a better price. We suppose you should check all possible options and see which way gives you the best price for the converter.

Even though your old cat will be deleted and sold, you will need a new unit to install into the system. Otherwise, you will drive your Mercedes-Benz van only till the next fog test.