2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BU54 LFB
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 121,665 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BU54 LFB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 121,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 LFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (BU54 LFB) between January 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired upper brake hose retaining clip missing hose is inadequately supported”.
BU54 LFB Mileage History
- 24/01/20068,282 mi
- 19/01/200717,340 mi+9,058 mi
- 01/02/200826,999 mi+9,659 mi
- 08/01/200936,143 mi+9,144 mi
- 14/01/201042,229 mi+6,086 mi
- 22/12/201053,206 mi+10,977 mi
- 21/12/201159,099 mi+5,893 mi
- 20/12/201269,128 mi+10,029 mi
- 03/01/201478,351 mi+9,223 mi
- 17/12/201484,687 mi+6,336 mi
- 06/01/201690,175 mi+5,488 mi
- 25/01/201798,253 mi+8,078 mi
- 13/03/2018105,482 mi+7,229 mi
- 16/03/2018105,502 mi+20 mi
- 24/04/2019108,931 mi+3,429 mi
- 30/09/2020112,997 mi+4,066 mi
- 07/02/2022116,866 mi+3,869 mi
- 03/05/2023119,361 mi+2,495 mi
- 09/05/2024121,665 mi+2,304 mi
Average of roughly 6,200 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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