2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · YN55 YSL
2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 277,440 km. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 277,440 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN55 YSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 277,440 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN55 YSL 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 (YN55 YSL) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Passenger grab handle insecure (9.6 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YN55 YSL Odometer History
- 17/09/2022256,297 km
- 22/09/2022256,297 km
- 18/09/2023268,183 km+11,886 km
- 19/09/2023268,183 km
- 20/09/2024277,440 km+9,257 km
Average of roughly 10,520 km 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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