2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WU55 OAW
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 256,010 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 256,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU55 OAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2023
- 256,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU55 OAW 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 (WU55 OAW) between November 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
WU55 OAW Mileage History
- 03/11/2021253,683 mi
- 31/01/2022253,745 mi+62 mi
- 04/02/2022253,745 mi
- 30/08/2023256,005 mi+2,260 mi
- 08/09/2023256,010 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,261 miles per year across 5 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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