2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KY08 RYJ
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 200,705 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,705 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
KY08 RYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 200,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KY08 RYJ Mileage History
- 06/12/2022192,912 mi
- 05/01/2024195,208 mi+2,296 mi
- 13/01/2024195,219 mi+11 mi
- 22/05/2025200,684 mi+5,465 mi
- 30/05/2025200,705 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KY08 RYJ 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 (KY08 RYJ) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 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: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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