2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · AY08 HNW
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 289,886 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 289,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AY08 HNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2024
- 289,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 HNW 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (AY08 HNW) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 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: Lighting (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
AY08 HNW Mileage History
- 30/08/2022289,430 mi
- 30/08/2022289,430 mi
- 09/09/2023289,797 mi+367 mi
- 09/09/2023289,797 mi
- 19/10/2024289,886 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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