2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SM55 FFG
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 187,937 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 FFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 187,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 FFG 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 (SM55 FFG) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SM55 FFG Mileage History
- 03/10/2022171,207 mi
- 04/10/2022171,208 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/2023179,675 mi+8,467 mi
- 19/10/2023179,679 mi+4 mi
- 21/10/2024187,937 mi+8,258 mi
Average of roughly 8,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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