2005 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SM05 YSS
2005 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 208,547 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM05 YSS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/05/2023
- 208,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 YSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Sprinter (SM05 YSS) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust front pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”.
SM05 YSS Mileage History
- 06/04/2022206,702 mi
- 06/05/2022206,704 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2023208,547 mi+1,843 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 3 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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