2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · EF08 BYB
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 235,513 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/05/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
EF08 BYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 235,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EF08 BYB Mileage History
- 26/09/2023229,066 mi
- 05/10/2023229,080 mi+14 mi
- 28/10/2024235,382 mi+6,302 mi
- 26/11/2024235,437 mi+55 mi
- 24/04/2025235,513 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 4,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF08 BYB 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 (EF08 BYB) between September 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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