2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DF08 EPL
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 217,486 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,486 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 EPL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 217,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 EPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DF08 EPL) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
DF08 EPL Mileage History
- 24/02/2022193,226 mi
- 26/02/2022193,226 mi
- 14/03/2023201,545 mi+8,319 mi
- 06/03/2024217,486 mi+15,941 mi
Average of roughly 11,955 miles per year across 4 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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