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AJ05 TLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,119 mi
Last recorded161,119 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 161,119 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 135,035 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front door corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 135,031 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front, side and back (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front door corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 125,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 125,899 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount corroded excessively weekend (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Wheel arch corroded sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 117,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top and bottom bushes have wear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear role bar d bushes have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to outer sills and door bottoms

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,574 miles

Corrosion to offside front step/wheel arch area

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,592 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION AND TREAD LOW

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 20 May 2019 86,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2017 75,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 75,059 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brakes binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brakes binding

Pass 20 May 2015 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2014 61,728 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 61,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 57,586 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 57,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 53,725 miles

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

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

front number plate deterioated

Pass 18 May 2011 50,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,329 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AJ05 TLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ05 TLZ, 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.

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AJ05 TLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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