2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · FN55 YCC
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 273,942 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN55 YCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 273,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN55 YCC 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (FN55 YCC) between February 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
FN55 YCC Mileage History
- 15/02/2023246,396 mi
- 27/02/2024270,993 mi+24,597 mi
- 03/04/2024272,837 mi+1,844 mi
- 24/04/2024273,942 mi+1,105 mi
- 24/04/2024273,942 mi
Average of roughly 23,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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