2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WR08 ABU
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 113,733 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WR08 ABU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 113,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WR08 ABU Mileage History
- 18/04/201135,784 mi
- 12/04/2012436,396 mi+400,612 mi
- 17/04/201352,443 mi-383,953 mi
- 16/04/201459,226 mi+6,783 mi
- 10/04/201564,358 mi+5,132 mi
- 20/05/201671,385 mi+7,027 mi
- 23/05/201778,045 mi+6,660 mi
- 18/05/201883,504 mi+5,459 mi
- 23/05/201883,899 mi+395 mi
- 03/06/201991,080 mi+7,181 mi
- 08/06/202095,305 mi+4,225 mi
- 28/05/202295,435 mi+130 mi
- 01/06/202295,441 mi+6 mi
- 18/05/202398,190 mi+2,749 mi
- 29/05/2024103,550 mi+5,360 mi
- 30/05/2025109,656 mi+6,106 mi
- 24/06/2025109,700 mi+44 mi
- 27/06/2025109,701 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/2026113,707 mi+4,006 mi
- 01/07/2026113,733 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,127 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WR08 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (WR08 ABU) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 ”.
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