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05-KY-5885

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration05-KY-5885
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 125,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 121,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 117,930 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 97,588 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 97,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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05-KY-5885 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 139,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05-KY-5885, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 05-KY-5885 registered?

05-KY-5885 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for 05-KY-5885 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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