2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF08 AXB
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 165,321 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 AXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 165,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 AXB 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 Sprinter (DF08 AXB) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
DF08 AXB Mileage History
- 02/12/2021162,599 mi
- 19/11/2022163,262 mi+663 mi
- 03/11/2023163,674 mi+412 mi
- 18/11/2024164,353 mi+679 mi
- 25/11/2025165,321 mi+968 mi
Average of roughly 684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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