2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · DE05 CFP

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passed its most recent MOT on 31 July 2024 at 160,179 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a clean roadworthiness status as of that test. The available history is too sparse to chart a worsening or improving trend, but the single clean pass shows the vehicle met statutory standards eleven months before today's date. Recorded mileage stands at 160,179 over roughly 21 years, an average of about 7,628 miles per year which is typical for a light commercial van of this age. The MOT record contains only the one entry, so no rapid accumulation or standing gaps can be evidenced between tests. The clean sheet at 160,179 miles suggests the previous keeper presented the van in compliant condition, though absence of earlier records prevents verification of long-term care patterns. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as Sprinters of this era commonly suffer hidden rust despite a clear MOT. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical measurement given the mileage, since the 2024 test raised no advisories but consumable wear accelerates past 160,000 miles. Verify the van's service history and confirm the odometer reading matches the DVLA record before purchase, as the single MOT entry offers no longitudinal evidence of drivetrain or exhaust emissions upkeep across the vehicle's life.