2006 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · EU55 VTK
2006 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 149,354 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU55 VTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 149,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU55 VTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes Sprinter (EU55 VTK) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
EU55 VTK Mileage History
- 27/08/2024145,163 mi
- 29/08/2024145,164 mi+1 mi
- 16/08/2025147,649 mi+2,485 mi
- 19/08/2025147,649 mi
- 25/08/2026149,354 mi+1,705 mi
Average of roughly 2,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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