2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BU08 GXY
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 626,904 km. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 626,904 km
- 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.
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.
BU08 GXY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2023
- 626,904 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU08 GXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (BU08 GXY) between July 2009 and December 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2023 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 (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
BU08 GXY Odometer History
- 29/07/200955,847 km
- 22/07/2011159,158 km+103,311 km
- 13/06/2013260,386 mi
- 12/06/2014312,062 km
- 03/06/2015367,203 mi
- 09/06/2016415,188 km
- 09/06/2017457,460 km+42,272 km
- 08/06/2018506,023 km+48,563 km
- 09/01/2020531,434 km+25,411 km
- 13/01/2020531,438 km+4 km
- 15/12/2020556,045 km+24,607 km
- 16/12/2020556,168 km+123 km
- 12/01/2022582,080 km+25,912 km
- 13/01/2022582,081 km+1 km
- 14/12/2022602,907 km+20,826 km
- 15/12/2023626,660 km+23,753 km
- 20/12/2023626,904 km+244 km
Average of roughly 39,676 km per year across 17 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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