2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · B21 ABR
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 196,838 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
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B21 ABR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 196,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B21 ABR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (B21 ABR) between April 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
B21 ABR Mileage History
- 12/04/201157,656 mi
- 12/04/201157,656 mi
- 18/07/201292,412 mi+34,756 mi
- 01/08/2013116,398 mi+23,986 mi
- 28/05/2014123,092 mi+6,694 mi
- 31/05/2014123,181 mi+89 mi
- 20/05/2015131,939 mi+8,758 mi
- 20/05/2015131,939 mi
- 03/06/2016140,161 mi+8,222 mi
- 25/08/2017148,648 mi+8,487 mi
- 29/05/2021152,446 mi+3,798 mi
- 27/07/2022154,895 mi+2,449 mi
- 01/09/2023163,408 mi+8,513 mi
- 11/09/2024188,692 mi+25,284 mi
- 11/09/2024188,692 mi
- 18/09/2025196,838 mi+8,146 mi
Average of roughly 9,641 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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