2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · RF05 AHL
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 187,196 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 AHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 187,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 AHL 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 (RF05 AHL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
RF05 AHL Mileage History
- 05/07/2023167,167 mi
- 05/07/2024171,904 mi+4,737 mi
- 09/07/2024171,941 mi+37 mi
- 23/07/2025176,018 mi+4,077 mi
- 25/07/2026187,196 mi+11,178 mi
Average of roughly 6,554 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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