2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · NH08 VKP
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 213,625 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,625 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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NH08 VKP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/02/2026
- 213,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NH08 VKP) between May 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn gear box mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both side casing damage (5.3.2 (b))”.
NH08 VKP Mileage History
- 16/05/201122,706 mi
- 11/05/201235,029 mi+12,323 mi
- 20/05/201347,626 mi+12,597 mi
- 20/05/201458,089 mi+10,463 mi
- 08/05/201566,248 mi+8,159 mi
- 08/05/201566,248 mi
- 13/05/201683,107 mi+16,859 mi
- 13/05/201683,107 mi
- 15/05/2017102,345 mi+19,238 mi
- 16/05/2017102,346 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/2018118,407 mi+16,061 mi
- 23/04/2018118,410 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/2019140,304 mi+21,894 mi
- 16/05/2019140,404 mi+100 mi
- 19/10/2020159,031 mi+18,627 mi
- 21/10/2020159,031 mi
- 01/12/2021171,984 mi+12,953 mi
- 03/12/2021171,984 mi
- 24/11/2022184,254 mi+12,270 mi
- 30/11/2023186,462 mi+2,208 mi
- 29/11/2024191,019 mi+4,557 mi
- 03/02/2026213,625 mi+22,606 mi
Average of roughly 12,969 miles per year across 22 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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