2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · FD56 FOM
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 251,573 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,573 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FD56 FOM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 251,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 FOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (FD56 FOM) between December 2009 and June 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
FD56 FOM Mileage History
- 15/12/2009164,054 mi
- 07/02/2011176,115 mi+12,061 mi
- 29/05/2012199,906 mi+23,791 mi
- 31/05/2012200,156 mi+250 mi
- 06/06/2013222,931 mi+22,775 mi
- 07/06/2013222,958 mi+27 mi
- 29/05/2014230,430 mi+7,472 mi
- 04/05/2015237,927 mi+7,497 mi
- 11/05/2015237,929 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2017248,881 mi+10,952 mi
- 21/08/2017249,028 mi+147 mi
- 18/09/2018249,215 mi+187 mi
- 20/08/2019249,284 mi+69 mi
- 26/08/2020249,459 mi+175 mi
- 01/09/2021249,683 mi+224 mi
- 06/09/2022249,706 mi+23 mi
- 11/01/2024249,720 mi+14 mi
- 25/06/2025251,573 mi+1,853 mi
Average of roughly 5,637 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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