2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF08 AWR
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 216,556 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 AWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 216,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 AWR 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 (DF08 AWR) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DF08 AWR Mileage History
- 15/10/2021180,923 mi
- 12/10/2022191,021 mi+10,098 mi
- 16/10/2023204,069 mi+13,048 mi
- 09/10/2024216,412 mi+12,343 mi
- 14/10/2024216,556 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 11,884 miles per year across 5 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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