2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · VU55 VRR
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 274,843 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 274,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 VRR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 274,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 VRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VU55 VRR) between July 2009 and May 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
VU55 VRR Mileage History
- 23/07/2009102,174 mi
- 23/07/2009102,174 mi
- 23/07/2010123,495 mi+21,321 mi
- 21/07/2011145,221 mi+21,726 mi
- 17/07/2012164,349 mi+19,128 mi
- 15/07/2013187,152 mi+22,803 mi
- 19/07/2014201,482 mi+14,330 mi
- 16/07/2015221,010 mi+19,528 mi
- 21/07/2016236,911 mi+15,901 mi
- 28/06/2017251,224 mi+14,313 mi
- 30/06/2017251,226 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/2018255,096 mi+3,870 mi
- 11/07/2019260,657 mi+5,561 mi
- 12/07/2019260,659 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2021263,150 mi+2,491 mi
- 18/03/2021263,156 mi+6 mi
- 24/02/2022265,645 mi+2,489 mi
- 08/03/2023269,630 mi+3,985 mi
- 22/03/2023269,637 mi+7 mi
- 21/03/2024273,774 mi+4,137 mi
- 21/03/2024273,774 mi
- 30/05/2024274,843 mi+1,069 mi
Average of roughly 11,626 miles per year across 22 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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