2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.7L Diesel · RX05 ACY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 279,633 km. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 279,633 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RX05 ACY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 279,633 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RX05 ACY Odometer History
- 20/06/2024268,572 km
- 23/06/2025277,715 km+9,143 km
- 25/06/2025277,722 km+7 km
- 20/07/2026279,615 km+1,893 km
- 03/08/2026279,633 km+18 km
Average of roughly 5,219 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX05 ACY 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 (RX05 ACY) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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