2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DK56 TDO
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 210,041 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DK56 TDO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2022
- 210,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DK56 TDO Mileage History
- 26/08/200920,453 mi
- 12/08/201020,856 mi+403 mi
- 30/08/201245,937 mi+25,081 mi
- 20/08/201362,643 mi+16,706 mi
- 28/08/201479,713 mi+17,070 mi
- 18/08/2016110,907 mi+31,194 mi
- 23/08/2016110,907 mi
- 21/08/2017128,236 mi+17,329 mi
- 22/08/2017128,236 mi
- 14/09/2018162,845 mi+34,609 mi
- 17/09/2018162,845 mi
- 26/11/2019189,692 mi+26,847 mi
- 03/12/2019189,701 mi+9 mi
- 27/11/2020196,162 mi+6,461 mi
- 03/12/2020196,313 mi+151 mi
- 14/12/2021204,203 mi+7,890 mi
- 22/12/2021204,229 mi+26 mi
- 10/12/2022210,004 mi+5,775 mi
- 13/12/2022210,041 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 14,256 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
DK56 TDO 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DK56 TDO) between August 2009 and December 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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