2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KP08 RJZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 235,645 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
KP08 RJZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 235,645 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.
KP08 RJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (KP08 RJZ) between August 2011 and May 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 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: Lighting (31 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP08 RJZ Mileage History
- 25/08/201194,917 mi
- 25/08/201194,927 mi+10 mi
- 20/07/2012101,983 mi+7,056 mi
- 20/07/2012101,983 mi
- 22/07/2013107,589 mi+5,606 mi
- 22/07/2014114,072 mi+6,483 mi
- 21/07/2015119,586 mi+5,514 mi
- 22/07/2015119,586 mi
- 01/08/2016126,664 mi+7,078 mi
- 05/08/2016126,680 mi+16 mi
- 31/07/2017131,975 mi+5,295 mi
- 31/07/2017131,975 mi
- 22/08/2018135,569 mi+3,594 mi
- 28/08/2018135,573 mi+4 mi
- 28/12/2019138,606 mi+3,033 mi
- 07/01/2020138,606 mi
- 06/01/2021152,032 mi+13,426 mi
- 04/02/2022181,594 mi+29,562 mi
- 04/02/2022181,594 mi
- 04/04/2023210,814 mi+29,220 mi
- 06/04/2023210,819 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/2024235,637 mi+24,818 mi
- 14/05/2024235,645 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 11,063 miles per year across 23 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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