2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KM55 UVL
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 178,856 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KM55 UVL Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 178,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (61 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM55 UVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (KM55 UVL) between June 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (61 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 128 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 Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
KM55 UVL Mileage History
- 23/06/200866,748 mi
- 23/06/200866,748 mi
- 23/06/200971,257 mi+4,509 mi
- 23/06/201075,502 mi+4,245 mi
- 23/06/201075,502 mi
- 22/06/201179,985 mi+4,483 mi
- 22/06/201283,916 mi+3,931 mi
- 22/06/201283,916 mi
- 18/06/201388,157 mi+4,241 mi
- 18/06/201388,157 mi
- 24/06/201492,768 mi+4,611 mi
- 24/06/201492,768 mi
- 23/06/201597,283 mi+4,515 mi
- 23/06/201597,283 mi
- 21/06/2016103,536 mi+6,253 mi
- 23/06/2016103,672 mi+136 mi
- 08/06/2017121,127 mi+17,455 mi
- 27/06/2018134,560 mi+13,433 mi
- 28/06/2019146,380 mi+11,820 mi
- 01/07/2019146,446 mi+66 mi
- 12/06/2020152,733 mi+6,287 mi
- 19/06/2020152,741 mi+8 mi
- 23/06/2021159,824 mi+7,083 mi
- 25/06/2021159,824 mi
- 25/04/2023165,428 mi+5,604 mi
- 02/05/2023165,429 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/2024168,129 mi+2,700 mi
- 30/04/2024168,129 mi
- 02/05/2025174,254 mi+6,125 mi
- 08/05/2025174,257 mi+3 mi
- 05/05/2026178,855 mi+4,598 mi
- 14/05/2026178,856 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,267 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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