Bought a 2007 sprinter van new. Occasionally no start nothing at all, completly dead. Next day no problem. Had it transported dead to mercedes twice but it started for them first time. They could not read a fault. Two different dealers suggestions. Buy a new key and buy a new starter motor but no guarantees it would fix the problem. Took it to my auto electrician. He cleaned the paint off an earth wire under the drivers seat as a lucky guess. Never had a problem since.

Mine did this too. The ESL wasnt engaging, it was bad and needs replacing. A few dealerships will not sell the part unless its tied to a service order there at the dealership since its an antitheft part. $1800 fix at dealership.

i wish car's had their own built in scan tool so if the car wont turn on like this one, it should give you access to the codes to tell you whats wrong instead of buying a 2k scan tool or have someone come out to read the codes

Diagnosis: Mercedes is stupid LOL! Nice work Jake

That should be a damn recall.

Happen to mine,had to call a locksmith that installed a bypass and resolve the problem for good in 5 minutes.600$,better than the 3500 the dealer wanted.The ignition went bad.Just make sure YOU DON'T LET THE STEERING LOCK,otherwise then you are in real big problems.If u let it happen then your dealer is probably ur only option