2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · DS04 PAC
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 226,595 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,595 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.
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.
DS04 PAC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2022
- 226,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS04 PAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (DS04 PAC) between July 2011 and January 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DS04 PAC Mileage History
- 04/07/201172,472 mi
- 05/07/201172,477 mi+5 mi
- 28/06/201274,792 mi+2,315 mi
- 28/06/201274,792 mi
- 01/07/2013106,642 mi+31,850 mi
- 01/07/2013106,642 mi
- 30/06/2014128,496 mi+21,854 mi
- 30/06/2014128,496 mi
- 02/07/2015145,586 mi+17,090 mi
- 03/07/2015145,586 mi
- 28/06/2016160,286 mi+14,700 mi
- 04/07/2016160,527 mi+241 mi
- 27/06/2017174,584 mi+14,057 mi
- 27/06/2017174,585 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2018188,059 mi+13,474 mi
- 28/06/2018188,059 mi
- 05/07/2019200,476 mi+12,417 mi
- 05/07/2019200,476 mi
- 04/01/2021215,965 mi+15,489 mi
- 10/01/2022226,551 mi+10,586 mi
- 14/01/2022226,595 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 14,633 miles per year across 21 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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