2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SH05 MZD
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 126,477 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH05 MZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 126,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SH05 MZD Mileage History
- 16/05/2024125,724 mi
- 07/05/2025126,114 mi+390 mi
- 13/05/2025126,114 mi
- 14/08/2026126,477 mi+363 mi
- 24/08/2026126,477 mi
Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH05 MZD 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 (SH05 MZD) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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