2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · LS57 SXB
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 301,104 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 301,104 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.
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.
LS57 SXB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 301,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS57 SXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (LS57 SXB) between January 2011 and March 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 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 (27 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
LS57 SXB Mileage History
- 11/01/201159,617 mi
- 18/01/201286,797 mi+27,180 mi
- 18/01/201286,797 mi
- 18/01/2013116,226 mi+29,429 mi
- 13/01/2014140,079 mi+23,853 mi
- 14/01/2014140,079 mi
- 23/01/2015180,665 mi+40,586 mi
- 23/01/2015180,665 mi
- 20/01/2016206,745 mi+26,080 mi
- 23/01/2016207,060 mi+315 mi
- 19/01/2017230,005 mi+22,945 mi
- 12/01/2018252,226 mi+22,221 mi
- 15/01/2018252,226 mi
- 21/01/2019273,340 mi+21,114 mi
- 21/01/2019273,340 mi
- 16/01/2020279,994 mi+6,654 mi
- 17/01/2020280,000 mi+6 mi
- 18/01/2021286,288 mi+6,288 mi
- 18/01/2021286,288 mi
- 19/01/2022293,424 mi+7,136 mi
- 19/01/2022293,424 mi
- 09/12/2022298,221 mi+4,797 mi
- 05/04/2024300,777 mi+2,556 mi
- 31/03/2025301,104 mi+327 mi
- 31/03/2025301,104 mi
Average of roughly 16,985 miles per year across 25 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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