2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · OV08 UEN
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 166,872 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,872 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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OV08 UEN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2021
- 166,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV08 UEN 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 (OV08 UEN) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 December 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV08 UEN Mileage History
- 16/12/2021166,864 mi
- 28/12/2021166,872 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 243 miles per year across 2 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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