2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WU05 HCV
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2005. Recorded mileage 175,796 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
WU05 HCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 175,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WU05 HCV Mileage History
- 23/10/2023163,125 mi
- 08/10/2024168,632 mi+5,507 mi
- 15/10/2024168,780 mi+148 mi
- 15/10/2025175,519 mi+6,739 mi
- 29/10/2025175,796 mi+277 mi
Average of roughly 6,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WU05 HCV 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 (WU05 HCV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Oil filter housing leaking engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outline marker lamp not working OSM Side marker lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning OSR top outline marker”.
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