2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · EX08 VFS
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 263,066 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,066 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
EX08 VFS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2019
- 263,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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EX08 VFS Mileage History
- 12/04/201166,539 mi
- 30/04/201291,006 mi+24,467 mi
- 30/04/201291,006 mi
- 24/04/2013119,862 mi+28,856 mi
- 24/04/2013119,862 mi
- 21/11/2013147,744 mi+27,882 mi
- 28/11/2014184,188 mi+36,444 mi
- 01/12/2014184,189 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/2016212,486 mi+28,297 mi
- 04/02/2016212,487 mi+1 mi
- 05/04/2017240,078 mi+27,591 mi
- 24/04/2018258,146 mi+18,068 mi
- 05/07/2019263,032 mi+4,886 mi
- 20/07/2019263,066 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 23,762 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
EX08 VFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Sprinter (EX08 VFS) between April 2011 and July 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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