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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
General Information
- Registration FD55LZK
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SPRINTER
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 02 Jun 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 212,695 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 212,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 212,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 208,091 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 208,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner missing (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body work (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear crossmember corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 202,960 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 202,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 202,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 197,313 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,012 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022 5 Jun 202623 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 186,716 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- One offside side marker light not working / one light missing
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 186,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure Broken mounting (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Mirror casing sharp edge
- One offside side marker light not working / one light missing
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,804 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on tail extension pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corrosion showing on all parts, repairs carried out are sealed with under seal not allowing inspection. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- parking brake travel showing signs of repair or adjustment required
- Hazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 175,521 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Brake pipe to hose slightly corroded
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,106 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside door mirror damaged
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Nearside lower half of body has extensive corrosion from the centre to the rear on nearside
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 172,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside door mirror damaged
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Nearside lower half of body has extensive corrosion from the centre to the rear on nearside
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,048 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,048 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,002 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017 5 Jun 20268 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and n/s (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and n/s front (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
- Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,820 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,457 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 136,008 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 135,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 132,064 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 132,064 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,168 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 104,592 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 104,592 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,815 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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FD55LZK was registered on 2005-12-20
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