2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KJ55 YLE
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 159,759 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KJ55 YLE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/02/2023
- 159,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YLE 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (KJ55 YLE) between December 2008 and February 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KJ55 YLE Mileage History
- 05/12/200845,153 mi
- 08/12/200957,636 mi+12,483 mi
- 09/12/201070,895 mi+13,259 mi
- 19/12/201183,645 mi+12,750 mi
- 16/11/201285,444 mi+1,799 mi
- 16/11/201395,334 mi+9,890 mi
- 29/11/201395,712 mi+378 mi
- 26/11/2014110,457 mi+14,745 mi
- 01/12/2014110,469 mi+12 mi
- 15/12/2015124,157 mi+13,688 mi
- 05/01/2017133,562 mi+9,405 mi
- 19/01/2017133,929 mi+367 mi
- 22/01/2018140,387 mi+6,458 mi
- 22/02/2019140,414 mi+27 mi
- 15/12/2020141,238 mi+824 mi
- 10/12/2021153,095 mi+11,857 mi
- 15/12/2021153,155 mi+60 mi
- 09/02/2023159,759 mi+6,604 mi
Average of roughly 8,082 miles per year across 18 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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