2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WU05 HCY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 291,494 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 291,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU05 HCY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 291,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU05 HCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (WU05 HCY) between March 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2023 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 (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
WU05 HCY Mileage History
- 01/03/2022269,301 mi
- 30/06/2022276,545 mi+7,244 mi
- 30/06/2022276,545 mi
- 01/07/2023291,494 mi+14,949 mi
Average of roughly 16,645 miles per year across 4 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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