2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · AU05 FEF
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 298,566 km. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 298,566 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AU05 FEF Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 298,566 km recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AU05 FEF Odometer History
- 22/05/2009128,620 mi
- 19/05/2010146,318 mi+17,698 mi
- 24/05/2011170,254 km
- 07/06/2012183,767 km+13,513 km
- 29/05/2013198,105 mi
- 21/05/2014209,332 mi+11,227 mi
- 21/05/2014209,332 mi
- 23/07/2015215,679 km
- 23/05/2016223,410 km+7,731 km
- 23/05/2016223,410 km
- 24/04/2017236,187 mi
- 27/04/2017236,187 mi
- 30/04/2018248,139 mi+11,952 mi
- 04/05/2018248,139 mi
- 24/05/2019255,763 mi+7,624 mi
- 04/06/2019256,546 mi+783 mi
- 25/11/2020268,854 km
- 29/11/2021280,282 km+11,428 km
- 09/12/2021280,507 km+225 km
- 08/12/2022285,324 km+4,817 km
- 22/12/2022285,354 km+30 km
- 20/12/2023289,005 km+3,651 km
- 03/02/2024289,036 km+31 km
- 05/02/2024289,055 km+19 km
- 12/05/2025296,152 mi
- 25/06/2025296,177 km
- 27/06/2025296,192 km+15 km
- 21/08/2026298,536 km+2,344 km
- 01/09/2026298,559 km+23 km
- 24/09/2026298,566 km+7 km
Average of roughly 9,800 km per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
AU05 FEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AU05 FEF) between May 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (36 issues), Bodywork (30 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 131 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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