2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · PF57 TAV
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 188,526 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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PF57 TAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/05/2024
- 188,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF57 TAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (PF57 TAV) between September 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs distorted (1.2.1 (e))”; “Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Both sides (1.1.14 (d))”; “Offside Direction indicator not working All indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
PF57 TAV Mileage History
- 02/09/2022188,125 mi
- 05/09/2022188,125 mi
- 01/05/2024188,526 mi+401 mi
Average of roughly 241 miles per year across 3 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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