2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · NH08 VLD
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 286,588 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 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 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 286,588 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.
NH08 VLD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 286,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NH08 VLD) between June 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
NH08 VLD Mileage History
- 07/06/201184,595 mi
- 18/06/2012118,563 mi+33,968 mi
- 25/03/2013140,441 mi+21,878 mi
- 26/03/2014150,459 mi+10,018 mi
- 26/03/2015161,683 mi+11,224 mi
- 10/05/2016171,844 mi+10,161 mi
- 02/06/2017215,798 mi+43,954 mi
- 05/06/2017215,798 mi
- 19/07/2018254,301 mi+38,503 mi
- 24/07/2018254,304 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/2019274,739 mi+20,435 mi
- 28/06/2019274,739 mi
- 29/01/2021274,868 mi+129 mi
- 07/01/2022279,805 mi+4,937 mi
- 01/02/2022280,029 mi+224 mi
- 24/08/2023283,039 mi+3,010 mi
- 01/09/2023283,063 mi+24 mi
- 12/11/2024286,552 mi+3,489 mi
- 26/11/2024286,588 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 14,993 miles per year across 19 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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