2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF08 EPA
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 126,111 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,111 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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DF08 EPA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2022
- 126,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 EPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Sprinter (DF08 EPA) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted brake back plates corroded (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted back plates corroded (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
DF08 EPA Mileage History
- 11/11/2021115,557 mi
- 21/11/2022126,111 mi+10,554 mi
Average of roughly 10,280 miles per year across 2 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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