2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · ME53 RRC
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 161,260 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,260 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.
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Analysis is queued in the processing backlog.
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ME53 RRC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2021
- 161,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME53 RRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Sprinter (ME53 RRC) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Side sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light unit assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
ME53 RRC Mileage History
- 02/11/2021161,259 mi
- 17/11/2021161,260 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 24 miles per year across 2 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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