2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · FG08 OLA
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 204,974 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 OLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 204,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 OLA 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-Benz Sprinter (FG08 OLA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FG08 OLA Mileage History
- 14/09/2023192,590 mi
- 14/09/2023192,590 mi
- 16/10/2024200,276 mi+7,686 mi
- 17/10/2024200,276 mi
- 13/10/2025204,974 mi+4,698 mi
Average of roughly 5,953 miles per year across 5 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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